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HERALD Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas. Founded 1897.

BENEVOLENCE

VOLUME 55 — NO. 46

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, POD 100, TEMPLE, TEX. 76501

NOVEMBER 15, 1967

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK THIS, THAT, AND THE OTHER Brother G. Louis Kudrna has submitted a very interesting and comprehensive report on behalf of the Operations and Analysis Committee, and it appears in its entirety in this issue.

The report deals primarily with the committee's recommendations on the construction of a new headquarters office building. Two things stand out here: 1) From figures shown in this column previously and from the committee's report, it is clear that we need a new office building. The one we have has rapidly become a "white elephant"; 2) We should not build a new building with the idea of housing tenants or renters. This has proven to be nothing but a headache and definite liability.

We are most happy that the O&A Committee has (or will) make the recommendation that the new structure contain facilities for a Czech library, museum, and SPJST archives collection. We have already collected over 1,000 volumes here in West toward that end and will gladly transfer these books to the library whenever the time comes. A number of relics, artifacts, and mementos have also been collected to go in the museum. Once there is room for these items many more will come in without a doubt. We will thus translate about 20 or 25 years of talk

and discussion into action. Finally, after all these years, something will come of it — there will be something left here after we have gone to show the work of those who have gone on before. That's why we have libraries and museums and historical collections.

Practically every nationality group in the country is working hard on such museums and collections and every one of them has proven to be a valuable source for research groups and students in colleges and universities. ere are teams going around constantly trying to dig up (literally) items and bits of information relating to the past. Man has always had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge about the past. The SPJST can feel justifiably proud that we will be the custodians of a large representative display of what Czech pioneers in this part of the country contributed to its growth since the early part of the nineteenth century.

We should have a section devoted exclusively to items relating to the past history of the SPJST, such as every copy of our by-laws, from the very first to the present; copies of all convention proceedings, pictures of convention delegates, copies of the first official organ, "Hospodarsky Obzor," later simply "Obzor," and all issues of

our "Vestnik," pictures of past SPJST officials, and the list could go on and on.

• • Success Of A Salesman We recently came across this item from a trade magazine relating to the ten successful traits of a salesman. A sales manager cannot depend on hiring salesmen who have all the prerequisites for success, but he can look for men who fit as nearly as possible the ideal pattern. Within this pattern, there are certain traits: Selfishness. A good salesman must respond to such incentives as money, prestige, recognition and pride of accomplishment.

Sincerity. A buyer can spot insincerity quickly, and he will soon lose interest.

Empathy. The salesman should be sensitive to the moods and personalities of the buyers he must deal with.

Pleasing Personality. The way to make a friend is to be one, and the salesman with a pleasant, out-going disposition will be remembered and favored.

Resourcefulness. Having an agile and analytical mind, the good salesman is able to stay on the right side of the fine line between just right and just wrong.

VAST14 VESTNIK (Heral 1) Entered as second cis.09 matter January 3rd, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 21, 1322. Send Form 3579 to Supreme Lodge SCJST, Box 190, Temple, Texas 76501.

OFFICIAL ORGAN 0E' 'THE SLPVONIC BENEVOLENT 1,....NOE“ 0./."1./.tE S'EATE Ur' TEX Puinished weemy EDITOR NICK MORRIS — box 39, West, Texas 76091 Residence: 1294 N. Dais Street Telephones: Res. HI 6-5939 — Snop: HI 6-5282 PUBLISHERS CECHOSLOVAK PUB. Ctx,i'ANY, WEST, TEX. Subscription $3.7,, Changes of address and correspondence concerning deit;e:y of Vestink must be sent to Supreme Box lvu, Temple, Teas.

Paid subscriptions and advertising matter should be aduressed to Vestnik, West, Tx. 711691 Deacnine for material to be accepted for •the following issue is Saturday noon:

SUPREME LODGE Temple AC 817 PR 32151 and PR 32152 Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 EDWARD L. MAREK, President Res: PR 87442 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice-president Res: PR 81785 R. A. URBANOVSKY, Secretary Res: PR 33846 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 JOS KOLIHA, Jr., Treasurer Res: PR 81298 Dr. MARVIN LESHIKAR, Medical Director AC 512; EL 25291 P. 0. Box 410 — Taylor, Texas 76474 AUGUST KACIR, Attorney PR 33658 — Office: PR 32171 P. 0. Box 845, Temple, Texas DIRECTORS JOHN A. KUBENA, First District AC 713; 968-3251 — Res. 968-3937 P. 0. Box 308 — La Grange, Tx 78945 HENRY VITEK, Second District AC 512; 859-3349 P. 0. Box 43 — Granger, Texas 76530 CYRILL (Sid) POKLADNIK, Third Dis. AC 214; TA 48072; office RI 11874 2924 Elm Street — Dallas, Tx 75226 R. E. BROZ, Fourth District AC 915; 655-2164 Rt. 3, Box 320 — San Angelo, Tx 76901 ERNEST 3'. HANKA, Fifth District AC 713; UN 25744; Office CA 70883.

6759 Cindy Lane — Houston, Tx 77008 Office 77002 ED P. SRALLA, Sixth District AC 512; OL 72651 Rt. 1, Box 110, Edna, Texas '77957 CHAS. HOLASEK, Seventh District AC 512; UL 20840 2513 Nemec St., — Corpus Christi, Texas 78415

PUBLICATIONS CONIMIT1 Et. MRS. FRANCES OLEXA, Chairman 6402 Taggart St. Houston, Texas RUDOLPH TROUBIL c/o bP5SE R.st 17.0slie — Taylor, Texas HUGO SCHEFCAK c/o SPX:IT Rest rrome — Taylor, Texas BY-LAW COMMI rrEE ROY E. LNANICKY, Chairman Pon. 459, Sinton, Texas 7893'7 1,z0 KNALq„:911, Jr., — Soormary P. 0. Lux t<;.,Y, Ince, 'Texas 17368 DISTRICT ORGANIZERS DISTRICT 1 Melvin Skraintnek, P. 0. Box 270, Cmcnteil, 778a6 CIS TIZIC'P Leonard D. Mikeska, 107 Killen Lane Temple, Texas 76501 Ph. AC 817; PR 83720 DISTRICT III Arnold Al. Vrla, 63o7 Saratoga Circle Dailas, Tx. 75214 -- Ph. AC 214; Res. TA 79049 Office RI 22236 DISTRICT IV Fred Kveton, 11.t. 1, Abernathy, Texas DISTRICT V Frances Olexa, 6402 Taggart St. Houston, Tex, 77007 — Pli. AC 713; UN 24392 DISTRICT VI Leo Krause, Jr., P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968 -- Ph. Ac 512; OL 74678 DISTRICT VII Roy E. IIranicky, Cob 455, Sinton, Texas 78337 Phone EM 4-2279 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

James .J. Janousek, B-ix 100.

Temple, Texas. -- Ph. res. PR 84519 DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Rud. Ma,tejka, Route 4 — Box 562 Bryan, Texas DISTRICT II Mrs. Emily Mikeska, Route 1, Rogers, Texas — Ph. AC 817; MI 2-3339 DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Telico Road Ennis, Texas 75119 — Ph. AC 214; TR 57790; Office TR 52651 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Texas --,- Ph. AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Tillie Helmcarnp, 432 West 32nd St. Houston 18, Texas — Ph. AC 713; UN 16419; Office UN 95731 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tex 77471 — Ph. AC 713; NO 22085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresville. Tex. 78114 -- AC 512: 393-2030

Unsolicited material for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes p ictures. Expense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be borne by the sender.

• —SPJST-

General Convention. SPJST Baker Hotel, Dallas, Texas Convenes June 10, 1968 Host Lodges: Lodge Pokrok No. 84, and Lodge Jaro No. 130 Registration starts at 3 p.m., June 9th • • Chmn., Convention Planning Comm.

Sid Pokladnik Co-Chairman — Arnold M. Vrla Secy.-Treasurer: Ben Jarma 9512 Leaside Dr. Dallas, Texas 75238 Telephone DI 8-1514 XX

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 Administrative Ability. Efficient self management, .especially of time, is essential to good salesmanship, Perseverance. Softacks can of ten outnumber triumphs and the saleSfrian should be-able to call span his own reset es of strength and resiliency.

Ability to Ask .‘ inj1S. Good salesmen ask goestions; poor ones keep right on gabbing.

Love of Inclopmdcnce. This love, however, must be balanced wi;:h rigid Ability to Control successiul . salesman ,controls terview, but doesn't dominate it..

Last Saturday — Veterans lay Vetaians' Day has come an .1 !=o ‘Ve hope that i!'aTny of you p aused 113 roveraLce, honor, and gratitude to the thousands of veterans who made the supreine sacrifice throughout our history, and continue to do so even today.

Not only on Veterans' Day but throe ghost the year, we should plodge ourselves to give loyalty and purpose to their sacrifices. To the youngest veteran of Viet Nam to the oldest campaigner of the Spanish-American War, we need to give our share of gratitude for services rendered.

Three out of : four veterans live in cities or suburban areas. One out of 20 lives on a farm. In all, some 38 million men and Women have participated in our nation's conflicts. One million and two thousand of them have made the supreme sacrifice. To all of them, in the name of all who served, we should extend a - hand of gratitude -- last Saturday and all days.

Our veterans will see to it that their comrades have not given their lives in vain; they know they owe them that much. Together, yoUng and old, veterans are the stout heart of our democracy. Their hearts heat with the pulse of freedom fought for and maintained. They know the price of freedom best, for as General MacArthur so ably put it, "The soldier, above all, prays for peace, for be must bear the deepest wounds and scars of wars."

They are very special citizens indeed.

• Peace Must Be Defended Veterans' Day, which the nation now observes, grew out of the Armistice Day observance of the anniversary of the ending of the shooting in World War I. After World War II Americans also wanted to hanor the veterans of that War. The date of Nov. - 1I was kept, the

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 name was changed to Veterans' Day and the purpose was expanded from that of honoring veterans of World War I to that of honoring American veterans of all wars in which the United States has participated.

Americans are a peaceful people, but we have had our share of wars. There is ample evidence in the history of this country that a desire for peace is not enough to maintain peace. More than once Americans have decided that the price of peace was too great and could not with honor be paid. Then American men and women have gone to war for their country, far their homes and for their families.

Many have given their life blood.

Others have lost limbs or eyes or have suffered in prison camps. Still others who can point to no evidence of physical loss faced danger time and again.

We can be sure that many of the veterans whom we honor did not want to go to war, but they went. And because they did America still is the land of the free.

It didn't get that way or stay that way by covering its eyes and proclaiming that peace is wonderful. It still is a land of freedom because it is a land of free people who always have known and still know that peace can be enjoyed only by those who are willing and able to defend it.

• • Let us pause briefly, even though November 11th is past, and honor those who have endured the hardshi ps of the battlefield, among them many members of the SPJST. For so many of them, every day will be "Veterans' Day" for years to come.

--SPJSTNewsbriefs The By-Law Committee will meet for their next session on Saturday, December 9th, in the headquarters building of the Supreme Lodge in Temple.

• Be sure and read the proposals of the O&A Committee in this issue. The recommendations of that committee, submitted by Brother G. Louis Kudrna, are of great importance to anyone interested in the progress of our society. Read them and study them carefully.

• Mmes. Martha Taylor and Annie Staglik, members of Dallas Lodge 84, stopped for a nice visit at our print-, shop last Friday. They were on their

On Veterans' Day, we proudly salute the veterans of all wars, and pledge ourselves ever to strive to uphold and to practice the democratic principles for which they have given so much. way to attend the "Wurst Fest" New Braunfels.

• • Brother Roman and Sister Rose Parma, members of Lodge 66, Waco, recently flew to California where they visited their children and grandchildren. They reported a most enjoyable trip.

• The youth club at Lodge 47, Seaton, has decided to enter a float in the traditional Christmas Day Parade, sponsored by the City of Temple.

• The family of Richard Sedivy of Fairfax, Virginia, recently visited in the home of Richard's cousin, Brother Eric Moucka of Ennis, member of Lodge 135. Mr. Sedivy is a native of Prague. In 1944 he escaped through Italy to the Allied lines and later worked for the OSS. He came to the U.S. in 1949, he and his wife became citizens, and now have four children. The reunion in the Moucka home was a joyful one, since they had previously only corresponded.

• • Wedding Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Schiller, members of SPJST Lodge No. 66, Waco, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bartosh, members of Lodge 167, Penelope, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Sunday.

Anna T. Nussbaum, 62i, passed away in a Rosebud hospital on Nov. 1st. Burial was in the Rosebud Cemetery. Sister Nussbaum was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

Mrs. Rosalie Sefcik passed away in the SPJST Rest Home on Oct. 13th.

Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.

Sister Sefcik was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 160, San Angelo.

• Frank A. Baros, '76, passed away in the Cuero Hospital on Oct. 27th. Burial was in the Westhoff Cemetery. Brother Baros was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 125, Westhoff.

• • Rosie C. Koneschik, 79, passed away in the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor on Oct. 30th. Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery. Sister Koneschik was a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville.

Joe A. Pokorny, 65, passed away in Johns Hospital in Taylor on Nov. 5th.

Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery. Brother Pokorny was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 29, Taylor.

• • John Kutej, 74, passed away in Needville on Oct. 30th. Interment was in the Needville Public Cemetery. Brother Kutej was a member of •SPJST Lodge No. 114, Fairc,hilds.

VAST14 VESTNIK (Heral 1) Entered as second cis.09 matter January 3rd, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 21, 1322. Send Form 3579 to Supreme Lodge SCJST, Box 190, Temple, Texas 76501.

OFFICIAL ORGAN 0E' 'THE SLPVONIC BENEVOLENT 1,....NOE“ 0./."1./.tE S'EATE Ur' TEX Puinished weemy EDITOR NICK MORRIS — box 39, West, Texas 76091 Residence: 1294 N. Dais Street Telephones: Res. HI 6-5939 — Snop: HI 6-5282 PUBLISHERS CECHOSLOVAK PUB. Ctx,i'ANY, WEST, TEX. Subscription $3.7,, Changes of address and correspondence concerning deit;e:y of Vestink must be sent to Supreme Box lvu, Temple, Teas.

Paid subscriptions and advertising matter should be aduressed to Vestnik, West, Tx. 711691 Deacnine for material to be accepted for •the following issue is Saturday noon:

SUPREME LODGE Temple AC 817 PR 32151 and PR 32152 Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 EDWARD L. MAREK, President Res: PR 87442 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice-president Res: PR 81785 R. A. URBANOVSKY, Secretary Res: PR 33846 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 JOS KOLIHA, Jr., Treasurer Res: PR 81298 Dr. MARVIN LESHIKAR, Medical Director AC 512; EL 25291 P. 0. Box 410 — Taylor, Texas 76474 AUGUST KACIR, Attorney PR 33658 — Office: PR 32171 P. 0. Box 845, Temple, Texas DIRECTORS JOHN A. KUBENA, First District AC 713; 968-3251 — Res. 968-3937 P. 0. Box 308 — La Grange, Tx 78945 HENRY VITEK, Second District AC 512; 859-3349 P. 0. Box 43 — Granger, Texas 76530 CYRILL (Sid) POKLADNIK, Third Dis. AC 214; TA 48072; office RI 11874 2924 Elm Street — Dallas, Tx 75226 R. E. BROZ, Fourth District AC 915; 655-2164 Rt. 3, Box 320 — San Angelo, Tx 76901 ERNEST 3'. HANKA, Fifth District AC 713; UN 25744; Office CA 70883.

6759 Cindy Lane — Houston, Tx 77008 Office 77002 ED P. SRALLA, Sixth District AC 512; OL 72651 Rt. 1, Box 110, Edna, Texas '77957 CHAS. HOLASEK, Seventh District AC 512; UL 20840 2513 Nemec St., — Corpus Christi, Texas 78415

PUBLICATIONS CONIMIT1 Et. MRS. FRANCES OLEXA, Chairman 6402 Taggart St. Houston, Texas RUDOLPH TROUBIL c/o bP5SE R.st 17.0slie — Taylor, Texas HUGO SCHEFCAK c/o SPX:IT Rest rrome — Taylor, Texas BY-LAW COMMI rrEE ROY E. LNANICKY, Chairman Pon. 459, Sinton, Texas 7893'7 1,z0 KNALq„:911, Jr., — Soormary P. 0. Lux t<;.,Y, Ince, 'Texas 17368 DISTRICT ORGANIZERS DISTRICT 1 Melvin Skraintnek, P. 0. Box 270, Cmcnteil, 778a6 CIS TIZIC'P Leonard D. Mikeska, 107 Killen Lane Temple, Texas 76501 Ph. AC 817; PR 83720 DISTRICT III Arnold Al. Vrla, 63o7 Saratoga Circle Dailas, Tx. 75214 -- Ph. AC 214; Res. TA 79049 Office RI 22236 DISTRICT IV Fred Kveton, 11.t. 1, Abernathy, Texas DISTRICT V Frances Olexa, 6402 Taggart St. Houston, Tex, 77007 — Pli. AC 713; UN 24392 DISTRICT VI Leo Krause, Jr., P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968 -- Ph. Ac 512; OL 74678 DISTRICT VII Roy E. IIranicky, Cob 455, Sinton, Texas 78337 Phone EM 4-2279 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

James .J. Janousek, B-ix 100.

Temple, Texas. -- Ph. res. PR 84519 DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Rud. Ma,tejka, Route 4 — Box 562 Bryan, Texas DISTRICT II Mrs. Emily Mikeska, Route 1, Rogers, Texas — Ph. AC 817; MI 2-3339 DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Telico Road Ennis, Texas 75119 — Ph. AC 214; TR 57790; Office TR 52651 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Texas --,- Ph. AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Tillie Helmcarnp, 432 West 32nd St. Houston 18, Texas — Ph. AC 713; UN 16419; Office UN 95731 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tex 77471 — Ph. AC 713; NO 22085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresville. Tex. 78114 -- AC 512: 393-2030

Unsolicited material for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes p ictures. Expense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be borne by the sender.

• —SPJST-

General Convention. SPJST Baker Hotel, Dallas, Texas Convenes June 10, 1968 Host Lodges: Lodge Pokrok No. 84, and Lodge Jaro No. 130 Registration starts at 3 p.m., June 9th • • Chmn., Convention Planning Comm.

Sid Pokladnik Co-Chairman — Arnold M. Vrla Secy.-Treasurer: Ben Jarma 9512 Leaside Dr. Dallas, Texas 75238 Telephone DI 8-1514 XX

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 Administrative Ability. Efficient self management, .especially of time, is essential to good salesmanship, Perseverance. Softacks can of ten outnumber triumphs and the saleSfrian should be-able to call span his own reset es of strength and resiliency.

Ability to Ask .‘ inj1S. Good salesmen ask goestions; poor ones keep right on gabbing.

Love of Inclopmdcnce. This love, however, must be balanced wi;:h rigid Ability to Control successiul . salesman ,controls terview, but doesn't dominate it..

Last Saturday — Veterans lay Vetaians' Day has come an .1 !=o ‘Ve hope that i!'aTny of you p aused 113 roveraLce, honor, and gratitude to the thousands of veterans who made the supreine sacrifice throughout our history, and continue to do so even today.

Not only on Veterans' Day but throe ghost the year, we should plodge ourselves to give loyalty and purpose to their sacrifices. To the youngest veteran of Viet Nam to the oldest campaigner of the Spanish-American War, we need to give our share of gratitude for services rendered.

Three out of : four veterans live in cities or suburban areas. One out of 20 lives on a farm. In all, some 38 million men and Women have participated in our nation's conflicts. One million and two thousand of them have made the supreme sacrifice. To all of them, in the name of all who served, we should extend a - hand of gratitude -- last Saturday and all days.

Our veterans will see to it that their comrades have not given their lives in vain; they know they owe them that much. Together, yoUng and old, veterans are the stout heart of our democracy. Their hearts heat with the pulse of freedom fought for and maintained. They know the price of freedom best, for as General MacArthur so ably put it, "The soldier, above all, prays for peace, for be must bear the deepest wounds and scars of wars."

They are very special citizens indeed.

• Peace Must Be Defended Veterans' Day, which the nation now observes, grew out of the Armistice Day observance of the anniversary of the ending of the shooting in World War I. After World War II Americans also wanted to hanor the veterans of that War. The date of Nov. - 1I was kept, the

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 name was changed to Veterans' Day and the purpose was expanded from that of honoring veterans of World War I to that of honoring American veterans of all wars in which the United States has participated.

Americans are a peaceful people, but we have had our share of wars. There is ample evidence in the history of this country that a desire for peace is not enough to maintain peace. More than once Americans have decided that the price of peace was too great and could not with honor be paid. Then American men and women have gone to war for their country, far their homes and for their families.

Many have given their life blood.

Others have lost limbs or eyes or have suffered in prison camps. Still others who can point to no evidence of physical loss faced danger time and again.

We can be sure that many of the veterans whom we honor did not want to go to war, but they went. And because they did America still is the land of the free.

It didn't get that way or stay that way by covering its eyes and proclaiming that peace is wonderful. It still is a land of freedom because it is a land of free people who always have known and still know that peace can be enjoyed only by those who are willing and able to defend it.

• • Let us pause briefly, even though November 11th is past, and honor those who have endured the hardshi ps of the battlefield, among them many members of the SPJST. For so many of them, every day will be "Veterans' Day" for years to come.

--SPJSTNewsbriefs The By-Law Committee will meet for their next session on Saturday, December 9th, in the headquarters building of the Supreme Lodge in Temple.

• Be sure and read the proposals of the O&A Committee in this issue. The recommendations of that committee, submitted by Brother G. Louis Kudrna, are of great importance to anyone interested in the progress of our society. Read them and study them carefully.

• Mmes. Martha Taylor and Annie Staglik, members of Dallas Lodge 84, stopped for a nice visit at our print-, shop last Friday. They were on their

On Veterans' Day, we proudly salute the veterans of all wars, and pledge ourselves ever to strive to uphold and to practice the democratic principles for which they have given so much. way to attend the "Wurst Fest" New Braunfels.

• • Brother Roman and Sister Rose Parma, members of Lodge 66, Waco, recently flew to California where they visited their children and grandchildren. They reported a most enjoyable trip.

• The youth club at Lodge 47, Seaton, has decided to enter a float in the traditional Christmas Day Parade, sponsored by the City of Temple.

• The family of Richard Sedivy of Fairfax, Virginia, recently visited in the home of Richard's cousin, Brother Eric Moucka of Ennis, member of Lodge 135. Mr. Sedivy is a native of Prague. In 1944 he escaped through Italy to the Allied lines and later worked for the OSS. He came to the U.S. in 1949, he and his wife became citizens, and now have four children. The reunion in the Moucka home was a joyful one, since they had previously only corresponded.

• • Wedding Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Schiller, members of SPJST Lodge No. 66, Waco, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bartosh, members of Lodge 167, Penelope, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Sunday.

Anna T. Nussbaum, 62i, passed away in a Rosebud hospital on Nov. 1st. Burial was in the Rosebud Cemetery. Sister Nussbaum was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

Mrs. Rosalie Sefcik passed away in the SPJST Rest Home on Oct. 13th.

Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.

Sister Sefcik was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 160, San Angelo.

• Frank A. Baros, '76, passed away in the Cuero Hospital on Oct. 27th. Burial was in the Westhoff Cemetery. Brother Baros was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 125, Westhoff.

• • Rosie C. Koneschik, 79, passed away in the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor on Oct. 30th. Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery. Sister Koneschik was a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville.

Joe A. Pokorny, 65, passed away in Johns Hospital in Taylor on Nov. 5th.

Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery. Brother Pokorny was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 29, Taylor.

• • John Kutej, 74, passed away in Needville on Oct. 30th. Interment was in the Needville Public Cemetery. Brother Kutej was a member of •SPJST Lodge No. 114, Fairc,hilds.

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Rorie Chudei, 78, passed away in Waco on Nov. 1st. Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery. Sister Chu dej was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

Marie Cabla, 87, passed away on Oct. 29th in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Adolph F. Ehenkir of Cleburne, after a long illness. Burial was in the Seaton National Cemetery. Sister Cabla was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

Wednesday, November 15, 1967

Wednesday, November 13, 1961

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She has served in all of the offices of her local club and as secretary and chairman of the Austin County 4-H Council. She and her brother. LeRoy, Jr., were County Gold Star winners in 1965. She was elected as Vice Chairman of District 11 4-H Council, but performed as chairman when the elected chairman was unable to serve.

She received the 1966 State Fair Award, atttended State 4-H Leadership Laboratory, and served as Junior Counselor at the 1966 Attorney General's Youth Conference in Austin. As a member of the State 4-H Council, Peggy served on the committee responsible for planning and organizing the 1967 State Roundup at College Station.

Miss Grebe has sr,Then to many groups of people, both adult and youth, during her ten years as a 4-H Club member. She is an outstanding leader in 4-H in Austin County, District 11, and Texas.

LODGE 146, GALVESTON

Dear Members and Friends, Sunday, November 19th, at 4. p. m., is the time someone lucky will win a 20" RCA color TV set. There will also be a free shrimp gumbo supper with the purchase of a dance ticket. Donation: $1.25 for adults; 50c for children 12 and under, Sil Krenek will furnish the music. All of you ladies are asked to bring pastries -- pies, cakes, kolaches, etc. for both October 29th and November 19th. Our friends and members enjoy these sweets.

Fraternally, Entertainment Committee NR 1;73, SAN ANTONIO Dear Members and Friends: This is to remind each and everyone of our members that our next meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 19th, at 2 p.m. This will he our annual meeting , and refreshments will be served after the meeting. The ladies are asked to hring some sort of pastry, such as kolaches. pies, or cakes. The refreshments will be followed by a social, so all you members, come on out and let's have a p-ood time.

Fraternally, James Kostelnik, President

Don't fo •r,-et your Christmas charity projects!

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PEGGY GREBE PEGGY GREBE TO 4-H CONGRESS

Peggy Grebe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy H. Grebe of Bellville, will be attending the National 4-H Congress in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 26-30, along with other 4-H delegates from Texas.

Peggy received the Santa Fe Educational Award as a result of ten years of outstanding 4-H Club work. She is the first girl to ever win this award from Austin County. Four boys, including Peggy's father, previously won this all-expense paid trip from Austin County.

Miss Grebe, 19, is a graduate of Bellville High School where she was a cheerleader, a member of the Brahma Band for four years, and also president of the Future Homemakers of America.

She is presently a sophomore at Texas Woman's University in Denton and majoring in home economics. She and her parents are members of SPJST Lodge 33 at Bleiblerville.

Mr. and Mrs. John Laza of Dallas recently n.cariced the marriage of their dao ghta, Linda, to Mr. Jerry L. Lemaster , son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lemaster, also of Dallas.

The wedding took place Oct. 14th in Calvary Presbyterian Church in Dallas. The Rev. John Hill officiated.

The bride wore a full-length gown of white lace, accented with a coat, which had a leading train, trimmed with lace. She wore a beaded tiara with a cathedral veil, and carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaids wore full-length dresses of royal blue and light blue, and carried pink roses.

Maid of Honor was Miss Jean Carol Johnson; Best Man was Richard Broyles. Other attendants were Mrs. Evelyn Hale, the bride's sisters, Toni and Peggy Laza, Kenneth Kemp, Fred Walling, and the groom's brother, Kyle Lemaster.

The bride and groom are both graduates of W. W. Sammuell High School, and the groom has just completed his active duty in the Air National Guard.

Many will remember Linda as the 1962 Lodge 84 Queen. She was always very active in the Teen Club, having served in various committees, as well as being elected secretary.

After a wedding trip to New Orleans, the couple are making their home in

LINDA (LAZA) LFMASTER (p)

Dallas. Tb these two young people. we say congratulations and stay happy!

(Information and photo courtesy Sister Rose Scott).

—SPJSTLODGE NO. 146, WOODROW WILSON GALVESTON Dear Brother Morris:

I am sending you a picture of the charter members of Lodge 146. This was brought to me by Bro. Carl Buresh and I was to have gotten it in the special 70th anniversary issue, but too many things happened about that time of the year. However, our 40th anniversary is coming up Dec. 4th, since our lodge was organised on that date, 1927.

The following are listed as charter (new) members: Joe Kossa, Henry Ere, Lad Fojtik, Frank Holacek, Frank Holub, Marie Hrbacek, Clara Reymershoffer, Agnes Frank, Ann von Rotz, Josephine Vlastelica, Agnes Nolte, Anna M. Mikeska.

Charter members of Lodge 146, Galveston. Front row, L to Rt Lad Fojtik, Anna Krc, Clara Raymershoffi on Hots, two persons unidentified. Second row: Henry er, J. R. Kubena, Dr. Josef Kopecky (lodge president), Doctor Kopecky's mother Josefina. Third row: Anna M. Mikeska, unidentified, Agnes Nolte, Anna Kossa, Marie Hrbacek. Fourth row: Mrs. Fojtik, Martha Vesely, Hedvika Stanovsky, rrank Holub, Frank Holub, Frank Fojtik. Top row: Matej Ulc, Josef Vesely, Josef Stanovsky, , Albert Tons.

Transfers from other lodges at that time included Matej, Ulc, Frank Fojtik, Dr. Josef Kopecky, Josef Vesely, Martha Vesely, Josef Stanovsky, Hedvika Stanovsky, Anton Hrna, Rosa Hrna, and Albert Tous.

I know this picture will bring back a lot of memories to a lot of people.

Thank you for publishing the picture and this bit of information.

Fraternally, Frank H. Beran, Jr. (•ditor's Note: I hope you will pardon this rather personal postscript to the above information and picture. I was pleasantly surprised to find that

my late step-brother, Henry Km, was a charter member of Lodge 146. He looks like the youngest perSon on the picture. He was a wonderful person. After having served in heavy combat in both theaters of operations, Europe and the Pacific, he returned to his home and family in Galveston, where he lost his life in the Texas City explosion and holocaust in 1947. His widow, since remarried, Mrs. Bessie Toman Troute, still lives in Galveston, and has raised a nice family. It is nice to know that Henry Krc's son, Nathan Henry, is also a member of Lodge 146).

LODGE KOMENSKY NO. 20, CHANGER Change in Meeting Time — Election Of Delegates to 1968 Convention

Dear Members: Our forthcoming meeting - will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19th commencing at 4:30 p.m., instead of the usual 2 o'clock hour. A big supper, accompanied with appropriate refreshments, will be served immediately following adjournment of the business session, and then followed with music and dancing. This, of course. is all free and promoted solely for your enjoyment.

This will be, what we term, our ANNUAL MEETING, complete with election of officers for 1968; appointment of all standing committees. And to add to the importance of this meeting, election of delegates to the 196& Convention is an item on the agenda. Your officers urge and anticipate a large attendance so that every member of our lodge can have a vote in the selection of the 1968 staff of officials, as well as In the selection of convention delegates.

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Rorie Chudei, 78, passed away in Waco on Nov. 1st. Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery. Sister Chu dej was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

Marie Cabla, 87, passed away on Oct. 29th in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Adolph F. Ehenkir of Cleburne, after a long illness. Burial was in the Seaton National Cemetery. Sister Cabla was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

Wednesday, November 15, 1967

Wednesday, November 13, 1961

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LETTER

She has served in all of the offices of her local club and as secretary and chairman of the Austin County 4-H Council. She and her brother. LeRoy, Jr., were County Gold Star winners in 1965. She was elected as Vice Chairman of District 11 4-H Council, but performed as chairman when the elected chairman was unable to serve.

She received the 1966 State Fair Award, atttended State 4-H Leadership Laboratory, and served as Junior Counselor at the 1966 Attorney General's Youth Conference in Austin. As a member of the State 4-H Council, Peggy served on the committee responsible for planning and organizing the 1967 State Roundup at College Station.

Miss Grebe has sr,Then to many groups of people, both adult and youth, during her ten years as a 4-H Club member. She is an outstanding leader in 4-H in Austin County, District 11, and Texas.

LODGE 146, GALVESTON

Dear Members and Friends, Sunday, November 19th, at 4. p. m., is the time someone lucky will win a 20" RCA color TV set. There will also be a free shrimp gumbo supper with the purchase of a dance ticket. Donation: $1.25 for adults; 50c for children 12 and under, Sil Krenek will furnish the music. All of you ladies are asked to bring pastries -- pies, cakes, kolaches, etc. for both October 29th and November 19th. Our friends and members enjoy these sweets.

Fraternally, Entertainment Committee NR 1;73, SAN ANTONIO Dear Members and Friends: This is to remind each and everyone of our members that our next meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 19th, at 2 p.m. This will he our annual meeting , and refreshments will be served after the meeting. The ladies are asked to hring some sort of pastry, such as kolaches. pies, or cakes. The refreshments will be followed by a social, so all you members, come on out and let's have a p-ood time.

Fraternally, James Kostelnik, President

Don't fo •r,-et your Christmas charity projects!

NI') WI? rr y 7MAF,TER LINDA 1. Y1., 7 1 : XCHANOn VOWS

PEGGY GREBE PEGGY GREBE TO 4-H CONGRESS

Peggy Grebe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy H. Grebe of Bellville, will be attending the National 4-H Congress in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 26-30, along with other 4-H delegates from Texas.

Peggy received the Santa Fe Educational Award as a result of ten years of outstanding 4-H Club work. She is the first girl to ever win this award from Austin County. Four boys, including Peggy's father, previously won this all-expense paid trip from Austin County.

Miss Grebe, 19, is a graduate of Bellville High School where she was a cheerleader, a member of the Brahma Band for four years, and also president of the Future Homemakers of America.

She is presently a sophomore at Texas Woman's University in Denton and majoring in home economics. She and her parents are members of SPJST Lodge 33 at Bleiblerville.

Mr. and Mrs. John Laza of Dallas recently n.cariced the marriage of their dao ghta, Linda, to Mr. Jerry L. Lemaster , son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lemaster, also of Dallas.

The wedding took place Oct. 14th in Calvary Presbyterian Church in Dallas. The Rev. John Hill officiated.

The bride wore a full-length gown of white lace, accented with a coat, which had a leading train, trimmed with lace. She wore a beaded tiara with a cathedral veil, and carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaids wore full-length dresses of royal blue and light blue, and carried pink roses.

Maid of Honor was Miss Jean Carol Johnson; Best Man was Richard Broyles. Other attendants were Mrs. Evelyn Hale, the bride's sisters, Toni and Peggy Laza, Kenneth Kemp, Fred Walling, and the groom's brother, Kyle Lemaster.

The bride and groom are both graduates of W. W. Sammuell High School, and the groom has just completed his active duty in the Air National Guard.

Many will remember Linda as the 1962 Lodge 84 Queen. She was always very active in the Teen Club, having served in various committees, as well as being elected secretary.

After a wedding trip to New Orleans, the couple are making their home in

LINDA (LAZA) LFMASTER (p)

Dallas. Tb these two young people. we say congratulations and stay happy!

(Information and photo courtesy Sister Rose Scott).

—SPJSTLODGE NO. 146, WOODROW WILSON GALVESTON Dear Brother Morris:

I am sending you a picture of the charter members of Lodge 146. This was brought to me by Bro. Carl Buresh and I was to have gotten it in the special 70th anniversary issue, but too many things happened about that time of the year. However, our 40th anniversary is coming up Dec. 4th, since our lodge was organised on that date, 1927.

The following are listed as charter (new) members: Joe Kossa, Henry Ere, Lad Fojtik, Frank Holacek, Frank Holub, Marie Hrbacek, Clara Reymershoffer, Agnes Frank, Ann von Rotz, Josephine Vlastelica, Agnes Nolte, Anna M. Mikeska.

Charter members of Lodge 146, Galveston. Front row, L to Rt Lad Fojtik, Anna Krc, Clara Raymershoffi on Hots, two persons unidentified. Second row: Henry er, J. R. Kubena, Dr. Josef Kopecky (lodge president), Doctor Kopecky's mother Josefina. Third row: Anna M. Mikeska, unidentified, Agnes Nolte, Anna Kossa, Marie Hrbacek. Fourth row: Mrs. Fojtik, Martha Vesely, Hedvika Stanovsky, rrank Holub, Frank Holub, Frank Fojtik. Top row: Matej Ulc, Josef Vesely, Josef Stanovsky, , Albert Tons.

Transfers from other lodges at that time included Matej, Ulc, Frank Fojtik, Dr. Josef Kopecky, Josef Vesely, Martha Vesely, Josef Stanovsky, Hedvika Stanovsky, Anton Hrna, Rosa Hrna, and Albert Tous.

I know this picture will bring back a lot of memories to a lot of people.

Thank you for publishing the picture and this bit of information.

Fraternally, Frank H. Beran, Jr. (•ditor's Note: I hope you will pardon this rather personal postscript to the above information and picture. I was pleasantly surprised to find that

my late step-brother, Henry Km, was a charter member of Lodge 146. He looks like the youngest perSon on the picture. He was a wonderful person. After having served in heavy combat in both theaters of operations, Europe and the Pacific, he returned to his home and family in Galveston, where he lost his life in the Texas City explosion and holocaust in 1947. His widow, since remarried, Mrs. Bessie Toman Troute, still lives in Galveston, and has raised a nice family. It is nice to know that Henry Krc's son, Nathan Henry, is also a member of Lodge 146).

LODGE KOMENSKY NO. 20, CHANGER Change in Meeting Time — Election Of Delegates to 1968 Convention

Dear Members: Our forthcoming meeting - will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19th commencing at 4:30 p.m., instead of the usual 2 o'clock hour. A big supper, accompanied with appropriate refreshments, will be served immediately following adjournment of the business session, and then followed with music and dancing. This, of course. is all free and promoted solely for your enjoyment.

This will be, what we term, our ANNUAL MEETING, complete with election of officers for 1968; appointment of all standing committees. And to add to the importance of this meeting, election of delegates to the 196& Convention is an item on the agenda. Your officers urge and anticipate a large attendance so that every member of our lodge can have a vote in the selection of the 1968 staff of officials, as well as In the selection of convention delegates.

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6 To add to the festive occasion, tha ladies might bring along some pickles, cake and/or pies, although this is definitely voluntary.

This will be the most important meeting of the year, and surely the most enjoyable one, so kindly mark your calendar for this event. You will not want to miss it.

Visiting SPJST members are always welcome and appreciated at Lodge Koinensky.

Sincerely and fraternally, R. F. Holubec, Secretary ----8POIS' —

LODGE NO. • 3, SWEET HOME Dear Friends, President Berkovsky asked that as many members as possible be present at our November meeting, because that is when our Christmas party and social will be discussed. Let's all be there Sunday, November 19, at 1:30 p.m.

Members, do come! Visitors welcome!

Fraternally, Victor J. Gerlich, Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Members, The lodge had a nice meeting with a good attendance. Quite a number of new members were accepted, and those present were initiated by Pres. Louis f-Ianus and Vice Pres. Ernest Hanka.

Secretary F. A. Kadlecek read a nice letter from Sergeant Charles Kelly in Viet Nam; he thanked the members for the birthday greeting and expressed some truly great American feelings.

How different his letter is from the views and actions of the demonstrators and bow proud we all are of Charles!

Youth Leader Wanda Elzner told about the club having a guest speaker who explained the dangers of glue sniffing. She told about the great success of the teen dancers and had the helpers at the teen dances stand up and receive a big hand. Then she had Teen President Bonnie Cox and Junior Club President Karl Jaksch present a gift from the youth, a beautiful flower arrangement for our entrance hall. Youth Leader Mary Schenburn showed a Christmas arrangement she had made and the youth would present the Stony Brook Manor Nursing Home when they dance the Beseda there. She also told about the youth collecting quilt scraps and thread for our Rest Home at Taylor.

and complimented our district youth program. (Thanks, Mary).

Board Chairman Alfred Hilsher gave a good financial report, and Birthday Club President Della Kadlecek invited all to the club luncheon on the first and second Wednesdays of the month.

Lillian Finn reported activities of the organizers, and District Organizer Frances Olexa complimented the lodge organizers on their good work and stressed the importance of attending the organizers' seminar under the capable supervision of Vice President Joe B. Hejny. Jay Wilkinson told about the great plans being made for an exciting Christmas party and urged all to participate in the Blue Room. District Director Ernest Hanka expressed his regrets in not being able to attend the district meeting and was happy to hear it was a nice meeting; he discussed several important matters.

Bar Manager Jack Gill gave a good report on the bar, and Social Committee Chairman Ed Kadlecek also gave his usual good report and invited all to attend the Thursday "Family Nights" where your family can enjoy a good supper and the social. Tim Kostom reported for the Dramatic Club and told abort the club being encouraged to put on more Czech plays by the outcome of the last one. Historian Stephen Valcik made an interesting talk, having brought two items with him: an old minute book written in Czech and a copper container taken from the old building and containing some important papers. He brought out several important points that delegates should be considerin g. Talita Hilsher gave the auditor's re port. Then Chairman Harry Rice and Assistant Ellen Gill of the Rules and Regulations Committee presented the changes the committee would recommend at the annual meeting, which will be the first Sunday in December.

The lodge is grateful to the following donors of pies and cakes, etc., for the Czech Day Dinner: Mary Elzner, Lula Martin, Marlene Caraway, Cecilia Klecka, Ruby Cernosek, Mary Fusig, Evelyn Mikeska, Rosa. Lee Ruland, Della Miksch, Faye Evetts, Ellen Gill. Ane Miculka. Louis Hanus, Frances Olexa, Marian Mikes, Pearl Hanka. Adel Hughes, Bessie Kolacny, Annie Miculka, Mrs. Steve Kadera, Louise Kadlecek, Elsie Zalesky, Ann Urbanovsky, Rose Horelica, Mary Johnson, Anna Kilnar, Mrs. Edgar Perkins, Mrs. Jerry Pokorny, Naomi Kostom, Hattie Cher-

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 nosky, Viola Cox, Lucy Sostak, Annie Vrla, and Elsie Roznovsky.

You have only one more week to make your reservations for the semiformal "Charity Ball" on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd, when one of the most famous orchestras in Texas, Houston's great Buddy Brock plays for us. Make your reservations now and join the many in dancing four full hours (9 to 1) to wonderful music! When I was listening to a radio program on a Houston station this morning, I heard a new record made by Buddy Brock, and it really sounded good; I decided that I wouldn't miss this chance to see and hear this musician with a great personality, his talented vocalist, and all the rest of his musicians.

At last we are 'going to have a chili supper, and that is what you have been asking for. That home-made stew last week was so delicious, and I know the chili will also be. So how about a good chili supper followed by one of those nice socials?

For some good dancing to perfect music, come to the Chandelier Ballroom this Saturday. The popular Blumes will be there playing all those numbers you like!

NAMES IN THE NEWS: Tommy Caraway, Jim Cross, and Forrest Reynolds have been good helpers to Chairman Jay Wilkinson while Bartender Melvin Adams was on vacation! F. A. Kadlecek and Jerry Ermis will get all the material ready for voting at the annual meeting! Get-well greetings go to Brothers John Broz, who was in an accident and is in a hospital, and Joe Vrazel! "Happy Birthday" was sung to Gordon Hrabal, Lee Freybig, Harry Rice, Jimmy Caraway, Emil Horelica, R. F. Lesak, Frank Broz, Royce Jaksch, Stephen Valcik, Sue High, Virginia Wright, Mary Schenburn, Helen Schnell, Joe Stasta, Ronnie Bartek, Myrt and Bob Hill, Mary Elzner, and Karl Lindemann! The beverages for the social following the meeting were donated by Helen and Richard Schnell in honor of her father, Stephen Valcik's 75th birthday! The door prizes were won by Della Kadlecek and Oscar Helmcamp! Itasca Cerny had charge of the well-attended Knights of Dixie dance and her helpers were Emil Kilnar, Mary and Joe Fusig!

Don't forget the chili supper and social this Thursday and the Blumes dance this Saturday!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp

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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE , 'If, X ,1S FRATERNAL CONGRESS

Front row, left.to right: Vaughn Huskey, 3rd vice president (Royal Neighbors of America); Rhea Bevel!, 1st vice president (Degree of Honor); Walter Beglau, president (Lutheran Bratherhonti); Mrs. Walter Beglau, president's wife; Mrs. Benito. Pavlu, director (KJZT). Back row, left to right: T. G. Anderson, director (Modern Woodmen of America); Joe B. liejny, 2nd vice president ,(SPJST); Vivian Maupin, im mediate past p r esident (North American Benefit Association); Louise Engelke, director (Sons of Herman); Amos Pa vlik, seuTtary-treasurer (UT); Emmett Bowers, director (Woodman of the World); Mat Hitzfield, director (Catholic Life Insurance Union). Brother Joe B. liejny served as president of the FIC section during 1966-67 period and pre 'MM over the FIC section meeting. Brother Sid Pokladnik, director of District 3, was the guest speaker at the = SIC Section CHORAL GROUP, LODGE NO. 84, •DALLAS:

Dear Members and Readers: I am just a little late in reporting on the success of our "Night in Old Italy," bet I am sure that you who could not come out that night have already heard how much fun everyone had! The food was served in an Italian atmosphere., There was even wine served with the delicious dinner. The tables were decked in red and white checked cloths, with pretty wine bottles and fruit to complement the setting. Needless to say, the Variety .Show was most entertaining. There were Italian songs, dances and skits presented by members of our Choral Group, including instrumental numbers. Sister Annie Staglik even showed us all how • she 'can stomp grapes!

Brother Frank Henzen and Sister Martha Taylor stole the show with their skit taken from the opera "Il Trovatore," a melodious romantic grand opera in the Italian style, composed by Giuseppe Verdi.

The "Wheel cf Fortune" went over well with everyone. My daughters were quite lucky. One of them won a bottle of Oldrich Horak's "vino." It was delish!

I failed to mention in my report last time that the Choral Group recently purchased new sound equipment. Now we have three additional speakers on the dance floor area, and three in the dining area for an even distribution of Sound. A total of four microphones are available if needed. One hand mike is at the bar for paging purposes. We are

all enjoying this sound equipment very much.

Until next time, keep on singing until our next rehearsal, about which you will be notified!

Fraternally your s, Dorothy Reznik, Secretary ".“ r,07DGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR Hi Folks!

Just because we sold our lodge hall that doesn't mean that we stopped having meetings. We still meet every month, on the first Sunday. Our November 5th meeting was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kocurek. The ladies brought pastry as usual and a very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all who attended.

Our December 3rd meeting will be

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This will be the most important meeting of the year, and surely the most enjoyable one, so kindly mark your calendar for this event. You will not want to miss it.

Visiting SPJST members are always welcome and appreciated at Lodge Koinensky.

Sincerely and fraternally, R. F. Holubec, Secretary ----8POIS' —

LODGE NO. • 3, SWEET HOME Dear Friends, President Berkovsky asked that as many members as possible be present at our November meeting, because that is when our Christmas party and social will be discussed. Let's all be there Sunday, November 19, at 1:30 p.m.

Members, do come! Visitors welcome!

Fraternally, Victor J. Gerlich, Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Members, The lodge had a nice meeting with a good attendance. Quite a number of new members were accepted, and those present were initiated by Pres. Louis f-Ianus and Vice Pres. Ernest Hanka.

Secretary F. A. Kadlecek read a nice letter from Sergeant Charles Kelly in Viet Nam; he thanked the members for the birthday greeting and expressed some truly great American feelings.

How different his letter is from the views and actions of the demonstrators and bow proud we all are of Charles!

Youth Leader Wanda Elzner told about the club having a guest speaker who explained the dangers of glue sniffing. She told about the great success of the teen dancers and had the helpers at the teen dances stand up and receive a big hand. Then she had Teen President Bonnie Cox and Junior Club President Karl Jaksch present a gift from the youth, a beautiful flower arrangement for our entrance hall. Youth Leader Mary Schenburn showed a Christmas arrangement she had made and the youth would present the Stony Brook Manor Nursing Home when they dance the Beseda there. She also told about the youth collecting quilt scraps and thread for our Rest Home at Taylor.

and complimented our district youth program. (Thanks, Mary).

Board Chairman Alfred Hilsher gave a good financial report, and Birthday Club President Della Kadlecek invited all to the club luncheon on the first and second Wednesdays of the month.

Lillian Finn reported activities of the organizers, and District Organizer Frances Olexa complimented the lodge organizers on their good work and stressed the importance of attending the organizers' seminar under the capable supervision of Vice President Joe B. Hejny. Jay Wilkinson told about the great plans being made for an exciting Christmas party and urged all to participate in the Blue Room. District Director Ernest Hanka expressed his regrets in not being able to attend the district meeting and was happy to hear it was a nice meeting; he discussed several important matters.

Bar Manager Jack Gill gave a good report on the bar, and Social Committee Chairman Ed Kadlecek also gave his usual good report and invited all to attend the Thursday "Family Nights" where your family can enjoy a good supper and the social. Tim Kostom reported for the Dramatic Club and told abort the club being encouraged to put on more Czech plays by the outcome of the last one. Historian Stephen Valcik made an interesting talk, having brought two items with him: an old minute book written in Czech and a copper container taken from the old building and containing some important papers. He brought out several important points that delegates should be considerin g. Talita Hilsher gave the auditor's re port. Then Chairman Harry Rice and Assistant Ellen Gill of the Rules and Regulations Committee presented the changes the committee would recommend at the annual meeting, which will be the first Sunday in December.

The lodge is grateful to the following donors of pies and cakes, etc., for the Czech Day Dinner: Mary Elzner, Lula Martin, Marlene Caraway, Cecilia Klecka, Ruby Cernosek, Mary Fusig, Evelyn Mikeska, Rosa. Lee Ruland, Della Miksch, Faye Evetts, Ellen Gill. Ane Miculka. Louis Hanus, Frances Olexa, Marian Mikes, Pearl Hanka. Adel Hughes, Bessie Kolacny, Annie Miculka, Mrs. Steve Kadera, Louise Kadlecek, Elsie Zalesky, Ann Urbanovsky, Rose Horelica, Mary Johnson, Anna Kilnar, Mrs. Edgar Perkins, Mrs. Jerry Pokorny, Naomi Kostom, Hattie Cher-

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 nosky, Viola Cox, Lucy Sostak, Annie Vrla, and Elsie Roznovsky.

You have only one more week to make your reservations for the semiformal "Charity Ball" on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd, when one of the most famous orchestras in Texas, Houston's great Buddy Brock plays for us. Make your reservations now and join the many in dancing four full hours (9 to 1) to wonderful music! When I was listening to a radio program on a Houston station this morning, I heard a new record made by Buddy Brock, and it really sounded good; I decided that I wouldn't miss this chance to see and hear this musician with a great personality, his talented vocalist, and all the rest of his musicians.

At last we are 'going to have a chili supper, and that is what you have been asking for. That home-made stew last week was so delicious, and I know the chili will also be. So how about a good chili supper followed by one of those nice socials?

For some good dancing to perfect music, come to the Chandelier Ballroom this Saturday. The popular Blumes will be there playing all those numbers you like!

NAMES IN THE NEWS: Tommy Caraway, Jim Cross, and Forrest Reynolds have been good helpers to Chairman Jay Wilkinson while Bartender Melvin Adams was on vacation! F. A. Kadlecek and Jerry Ermis will get all the material ready for voting at the annual meeting! Get-well greetings go to Brothers John Broz, who was in an accident and is in a hospital, and Joe Vrazel! "Happy Birthday" was sung to Gordon Hrabal, Lee Freybig, Harry Rice, Jimmy Caraway, Emil Horelica, R. F. Lesak, Frank Broz, Royce Jaksch, Stephen Valcik, Sue High, Virginia Wright, Mary Schenburn, Helen Schnell, Joe Stasta, Ronnie Bartek, Myrt and Bob Hill, Mary Elzner, and Karl Lindemann! The beverages for the social following the meeting were donated by Helen and Richard Schnell in honor of her father, Stephen Valcik's 75th birthday! The door prizes were won by Della Kadlecek and Oscar Helmcamp! Itasca Cerny had charge of the well-attended Knights of Dixie dance and her helpers were Emil Kilnar, Mary and Joe Fusig!

Don't forget the chili supper and social this Thursday and the Blumes dance this Saturday!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp

Wednesday, November 15, 1967

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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE , 'If, X ,1S FRATERNAL CONGRESS

Front row, left.to right: Vaughn Huskey, 3rd vice president (Royal Neighbors of America); Rhea Bevel!, 1st vice president (Degree of Honor); Walter Beglau, president (Lutheran Bratherhonti); Mrs. Walter Beglau, president's wife; Mrs. Benito. Pavlu, director (KJZT). Back row, left to right: T. G. Anderson, director (Modern Woodmen of America); Joe B. liejny, 2nd vice president ,(SPJST); Vivian Maupin, im mediate past p r esident (North American Benefit Association); Louise Engelke, director (Sons of Herman); Amos Pa vlik, seuTtary-treasurer (UT); Emmett Bowers, director (Woodman of the World); Mat Hitzfield, director (Catholic Life Insurance Union). Brother Joe B. liejny served as president of the FIC section during 1966-67 period and pre 'MM over the FIC section meeting. Brother Sid Pokladnik, director of District 3, was the guest speaker at the = SIC Section CHORAL GROUP, LODGE NO. 84, •DALLAS:

Dear Members and Readers: I am just a little late in reporting on the success of our "Night in Old Italy," bet I am sure that you who could not come out that night have already heard how much fun everyone had! The food was served in an Italian atmosphere., There was even wine served with the delicious dinner. The tables were decked in red and white checked cloths, with pretty wine bottles and fruit to complement the setting. Needless to say, the Variety .Show was most entertaining. There were Italian songs, dances and skits presented by members of our Choral Group, including instrumental numbers. Sister Annie Staglik even showed us all how • she 'can stomp grapes!

Brother Frank Henzen and Sister Martha Taylor stole the show with their skit taken from the opera "Il Trovatore," a melodious romantic grand opera in the Italian style, composed by Giuseppe Verdi.

The "Wheel cf Fortune" went over well with everyone. My daughters were quite lucky. One of them won a bottle of Oldrich Horak's "vino." It was delish!

I failed to mention in my report last time that the Choral Group recently purchased new sound equipment. Now we have three additional speakers on the dance floor area, and three in the dining area for an even distribution of Sound. A total of four microphones are available if needed. One hand mike is at the bar for paging purposes. We are

all enjoying this sound equipment very much.

Until next time, keep on singing until our next rehearsal, about which you will be notified!

Fraternally your s, Dorothy Reznik, Secretary ".“ r,07DGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR Hi Folks!

Just because we sold our lodge hall that doesn't mean that we stopped having meetings. We still meet every month, on the first Sunday. Our November 5th meeting was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kocurek. The ladies brought pastry as usual and a very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all who attended.

Our December 3rd meeting will be

8 held at the VFW Hall, and we will have our annual Christmas dinner.

The ladies are asked to bring a basket, dinner, and we will try, to eat at 12:30.

We would also like for ever yone to bring a white elephant gift to be used as prizes for different games.

Here's hoping we see all of you on December 3rd. We will have Christmas begs for the youth.

Fraternally, Mary Haisler STLODGE NO. 48, TIEYERSVILL

Dear Members and Friends, Our monthly meeting was called to order by President B. C. Stalmach.

Minutes from the October meeting were read and approved as read.

A final discussion was held about our Thanksgiving program and social. It will be held Sunday, Nov. 19th, beginning at 4 p.m. Each adult member is to invite a guest. A covered dish supper will be served. The youth will present their program, with the meal and socializing will follow. We urge all members and their guests to attend.

Drinks will he provided by the lodge.

At this time, I would like to thank Brother Charlie Brinkmeyer and Herbert Wiesner for the fine job they did in building the forms and smoothing the concrete on the cement walk at the entrance to our hall. This item was mentioned but there was not much response and we all know it was a tremendous job and should not have been taken so lightly. Thank you very much!

It was decided to have our Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 16th. Details will be worked out at our December meeting.

The meeting was as brief as possible so we could elect our officers for 1968.

We had a very nice turnout for this meeting and I think we can all agree that this was one of the smoothest elections ever held at Lodge 48. Everyone seemed very interested and everything just seemed to move along quietly and business-like as it should.

I think all who attended should complimented for their intense terest, Thank you all.

Officers elected for 1968 are C,3 IC ws: President — B. C. Stalrn% c ineyVice President — Churl ,er Secretary — Alfred Gensler Treasurer — Richard Batla Financial Secretary — Mrs. Ann Gensler

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Lodge Youth Leader — Mrs. Leona Staimach Reporter — Gloria Schiller Floral Chairman -- Mrs. Bill Chiller Guide — Willie Hejl Kitchen Chairman Mrs. Doris Wiesner Board of Trustees: Clarence Stauffer (chairman), Charlie Brinkmeyer, Prank Rover.

Entertainment Committee: B. C. Stalmach (chairman), Alfred Gensler, Richard Batla.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Sadie Turek, Mrs. Demetra Shiller, Mrs. Doris Wiesner.

Brother Willie Hejl was elected delegate to the convention, and Alfred Gensler was selected as alternate delegate.

David Zucknick was not present to win our door prize.

Let's all bring our guests and have a swell time at our Thanksgiving program and gathering Sunday, Nev. 19th, and be present at our next meeting on Sunday, Dec. 3rd, at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Alfred Gensler Secretary LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting was called to order by President F. Si. Hejl, Jr. at 1 p.m. This being election Sunday, the meeting was one hour earlier.

Ricky Novosad led the Pledge of Allegiance for the youth and adult meeting.

Pres. Hejl asked everyone to rise and a minute of silence was held for our departed members, Sister Mary Cabla and Sister Rosie Chudej. These sisters contributed a lot to the lodge during their span of life. Our sympathy goes out to the families. May they rest in peace.

On o r sick list are Sister Jerry Dana S ester Frank Mati, Bro. Walter Hailer,an Bro. Wally Maruna, who is at Marlin V.A.. Hospital. We hope they an have a speedy recovery. 'lfisiten: were Robert Pekar and SisVane and Bro. Leon Zavodny.

Happy birthday was sung for Bro. and Mihatsch, Bro. Lloyd (Ace) Chlapek, and Bro. Jerry Pechal for the month of November.

We have as a new member Bro. Raymond Anthony Ketterman, and transferred in was Varlete Marie Pekar, Our annual Christmas party will be held Dec. 16. Time to be announced later.

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 I goofed as usual on my report about the hayride. I forgot to thank Bro. Walter and Sister Annie Jakubec for the trailer they furnished. The Jeep was furnished by Bro. Johnnie L. Vanicek. We also want to thank someone for the bailed hay and the quilts covering the hay. This made for comfortable sitting. Thank you one and all. It was a blast!

The election started. The passing out of the ballots was handled by Bros.

Louis Kohutek, Ace Chlapek and Frankie Klinkovsky. Ballot counting was handled by Sisters Ella Haisler, Lillian Kosarek, Cassie Mesecke, and Clara Hejl. Those elected were: President — Johnnie L. Vanicek Vice President — John V. Kohut Recording Secretaly — Ella Haisler Financial Secy. — Anton Motl Treasurer — Louis Kohutek Delegates are Bros. Frankie Klinkovsky, Johnnie L. Vanicek, Anton Motl, F. E. Hejl, Jr., and Willie Kohutek. Alternates are Bro. Frank Spanhel, John V. Kohut, Jerry Pechal, Sister Ruby L. Bolton and Bro. Edwin Chlapek.

Sundown came and the people got fidgety, so the rest of the election was put off until Dec. 3rd. Let's all be there; maybe we might serve svacina.

I had better check this last remark with the kitchen chairman first.

Nov. 6th clean-up night was a real success. The kiddos really came out and worked. The few adults who came really pitched in and helped where they could. We all had a ball and didn't really seem like work when you add a little smile to it.

Choral practice is on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. We have to practice up on some Christmas songs. I'm sure glad I feel a little better than this drizzly weather we've had this week, but we all know it can't last forever.

See you later.

Fraternally, Ruby L. Bolton -------SPJST---

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Members, Our next meeting date is Sunday, Nov. 19th, at 2:30 p.m.

Please try to come, as there will be a discussion on the Christmas party, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 16th.

The ladies are asked to bring enough food for their families and guests they bring with them.

Fraternally, Annie Harms, Secretary

Wednesday, November 15, 1967

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our last meeting was called to order at 2:40 p.m., the first Sunday in November, with President Sidon Tumis presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by the youth club.

New members accepted into our lodge were: Joe Luvaul, Jr., Richard A. Luvaul, Annie Mae Luvaul, Joe W. Luvaul, Sr., Russell L. Luvaul, Michael T. Luvaul, William Rummel, Wila Dean Tanner, Betty Lou Stein, Eric F. Stein, III, Randy Wayne Janik, Robert Joe Brezina, Angeline Sc.hilhab, and Annie M. Ramis.

We welcome you as brothers and sisters of Lodge 142.

We also had our initiation of new members. They were: Joe Luvaul, Jr., Joe Luvaul, Sr., Richard Luvaul, Annie Marie Luvaul, Russell Luvaul, Michael Luvaul, Belinda Havran, Patricia Ha yran, Randolph Havran, Scott Havran, Billy Havran, Rebecca Havran, Wilma Havran, Charles Havran, Betty Lou Stein, and Eric F. Stein, III. On our sick list was Sister Jo Ann Brazda, who is in Memorial Hospital in Houston. We do wish her a speedy recovery.

We would like to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of our departed lodge brothers Conrad Cieslewitz and Josef Kodytek, who both passed away recently.

Brothers and sisters, our next meeting will be our annual meeting of the year. Since this is our annual meeting it will convene promptly at 1 p.m., instead of 2::30, so there will be plenty of time to discuss all the important business.

As you all know, we will elect Our officers for the coming year. You are requested to use sound judgment in selecting the officers who will serve you and elect only those who are well qualified and work for the best interest of the lodge. Our lodge has shown considerable growth in the past two years and with capable officers and cooperation from the membership the lodge will continue to go forward.

After the meeting we will have a social hour.

Our next annual meeting will be held on Dec. 3rd, 1967, starting promptly at 1 o'clock. All of you members please be present to cast your votes.

Hope to see all of you on Dec. 3rd.

Dorothy Beyer, Secretary

These individuals are Lodge 84 n:embers having fun at the recent 'Halloween dance, LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 5. We did not have too many members present, because so many of them went to the services at the cemetery. All the officers were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by William Royal, Edward Helona, David Dobecka, and Carol Ann Dobecka.

A moment of silence was observed in respect to the memory of Bro. George X. Smajstrla, Jr., son of Bro. George and Sis. Libbie Smajstrla. We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed young brother, who passed away in Providence Hospital in Waco on Saturday, Oct. 14, as a result of injuries received in a onecar accident in West. The minutes were read and accepted.

We had ten new members and one conversion. The JT policy was issued to June Faye Morton; adults: Christopher Paul Jones, Helen P. Zapalac, Melissa K. Jones, Rebecca Lynn Goelzer, Altia Rose Kopeck', Dianalynn E. Kopecky, Alvin E. Schuetz, James A. Thompson, Mary S. Young; conversion — Barbara L. Laubert. Welcome to Lodge 6!

A letter was read from the home office, stating that Lodge 6 could elect three delegates to the convention.

A Teen Club Party has been set for Saturday night, Nov. 18.

We will have our next meeting on the first Sunday in December, beginning at 2 o'clock. At that time, we will have our election of officers, election

•Ilree more ooks." Would you believe — Sister Freeman and Baleja, and Bro. Scott. (Pictures courtesy Rose Scott). of delegates to the convention, our annual turkey supper, and, to top it off, a dance at night.

Our Christmas Party will be held on Sunday night, the 17th of December.

The door prize was won by Bro. Alvin Schuetz. Bro. Schuetz is our vice-president and since he took out additional insurance, he well deserved to win the door prize.

Now, remember to come to the next meeting, at two o'clock, on Sunday, Dec. 3.

Fraternally, Addle (Krizan) Royal --SPJSTDon't forget your Christmas charity inoccts:

8 held at the VFW Hall, and we will have our annual Christmas dinner.

The ladies are asked to bring a basket, dinner, and we will try, to eat at 12:30.

We would also like for ever yone to bring a white elephant gift to be used as prizes for different games.

Here's hoping we see all of you on December 3rd. We will have Christmas begs for the youth.

Fraternally, Mary Haisler STLODGE NO. 48, TIEYERSVILL

Dear Members and Friends, Our monthly meeting was called to order by President B. C. Stalmach.

Minutes from the October meeting were read and approved as read.

A final discussion was held about our Thanksgiving program and social. It will be held Sunday, Nov. 19th, beginning at 4 p.m. Each adult member is to invite a guest. A covered dish supper will be served. The youth will present their program, with the meal and socializing will follow. We urge all members and their guests to attend.

Drinks will he provided by the lodge.

At this time, I would like to thank Brother Charlie Brinkmeyer and Herbert Wiesner for the fine job they did in building the forms and smoothing the concrete on the cement walk at the entrance to our hall. This item was mentioned but there was not much response and we all know it was a tremendous job and should not have been taken so lightly. Thank you very much!

It was decided to have our Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 16th. Details will be worked out at our December meeting.

The meeting was as brief as possible so we could elect our officers for 1968.

We had a very nice turnout for this meeting and I think we can all agree that this was one of the smoothest elections ever held at Lodge 48. Everyone seemed very interested and everything just seemed to move along quietly and business-like as it should.

I think all who attended should complimented for their intense terest, Thank you all.

Officers elected for 1968 are C,3 IC ws: President — B. C. Stalrn% c ineyVice President — Churl ,er Secretary — Alfred Gensler Treasurer — Richard Batla Financial Secretary — Mrs. Ann Gensler

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Lodge Youth Leader — Mrs. Leona Staimach Reporter — Gloria Schiller Floral Chairman -- Mrs. Bill Chiller Guide — Willie Hejl Kitchen Chairman Mrs. Doris Wiesner Board of Trustees: Clarence Stauffer (chairman), Charlie Brinkmeyer, Prank Rover.

Entertainment Committee: B. C. Stalmach (chairman), Alfred Gensler, Richard Batla.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Sadie Turek, Mrs. Demetra Shiller, Mrs. Doris Wiesner.

Brother Willie Hejl was elected delegate to the convention, and Alfred Gensler was selected as alternate delegate.

David Zucknick was not present to win our door prize.

Let's all bring our guests and have a swell time at our Thanksgiving program and gathering Sunday, Nev. 19th, and be present at our next meeting on Sunday, Dec. 3rd, at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Alfred Gensler Secretary LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting was called to order by President F. Si. Hejl, Jr. at 1 p.m. This being election Sunday, the meeting was one hour earlier.

Ricky Novosad led the Pledge of Allegiance for the youth and adult meeting.

Pres. Hejl asked everyone to rise and a minute of silence was held for our departed members, Sister Mary Cabla and Sister Rosie Chudej. These sisters contributed a lot to the lodge during their span of life. Our sympathy goes out to the families. May they rest in peace.

On o r sick list are Sister Jerry Dana S ester Frank Mati, Bro. Walter Hailer,an Bro. Wally Maruna, who is at Marlin V.A.. Hospital. We hope they an have a speedy recovery. 'lfisiten: were Robert Pekar and SisVane and Bro. Leon Zavodny.

Happy birthday was sung for Bro. and Mihatsch, Bro. Lloyd (Ace) Chlapek, and Bro. Jerry Pechal for the month of November.

We have as a new member Bro. Raymond Anthony Ketterman, and transferred in was Varlete Marie Pekar, Our annual Christmas party will be held Dec. 16. Time to be announced later.

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 I goofed as usual on my report about the hayride. I forgot to thank Bro. Walter and Sister Annie Jakubec for the trailer they furnished. The Jeep was furnished by Bro. Johnnie L. Vanicek. We also want to thank someone for the bailed hay and the quilts covering the hay. This made for comfortable sitting. Thank you one and all. It was a blast!

The election started. The passing out of the ballots was handled by Bros.

Louis Kohutek, Ace Chlapek and Frankie Klinkovsky. Ballot counting was handled by Sisters Ella Haisler, Lillian Kosarek, Cassie Mesecke, and Clara Hejl. Those elected were: President — Johnnie L. Vanicek Vice President — John V. Kohut Recording Secretaly — Ella Haisler Financial Secy. — Anton Motl Treasurer — Louis Kohutek Delegates are Bros. Frankie Klinkovsky, Johnnie L. Vanicek, Anton Motl, F. E. Hejl, Jr., and Willie Kohutek. Alternates are Bro. Frank Spanhel, John V. Kohut, Jerry Pechal, Sister Ruby L. Bolton and Bro. Edwin Chlapek.

Sundown came and the people got fidgety, so the rest of the election was put off until Dec. 3rd. Let's all be there; maybe we might serve svacina.

I had better check this last remark with the kitchen chairman first.

Nov. 6th clean-up night was a real success. The kiddos really came out and worked. The few adults who came really pitched in and helped where they could. We all had a ball and didn't really seem like work when you add a little smile to it.

Choral practice is on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. We have to practice up on some Christmas songs. I'm sure glad I feel a little better than this drizzly weather we've had this week, but we all know it can't last forever.

See you later.

Fraternally, Ruby L. Bolton -------SPJST---

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Members, Our next meeting date is Sunday, Nov. 19th, at 2:30 p.m.

Please try to come, as there will be a discussion on the Christmas party, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 16th.

The ladies are asked to bring enough food for their families and guests they bring with them.

Fraternally, Annie Harms, Secretary

Wednesday, November 15, 1967

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our last meeting was called to order at 2:40 p.m., the first Sunday in November, with President Sidon Tumis presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by the youth club.

New members accepted into our lodge were: Joe Luvaul, Jr., Richard A. Luvaul, Annie Mae Luvaul, Joe W. Luvaul, Sr., Russell L. Luvaul, Michael T. Luvaul, William Rummel, Wila Dean Tanner, Betty Lou Stein, Eric F. Stein, III, Randy Wayne Janik, Robert Joe Brezina, Angeline Sc.hilhab, and Annie M. Ramis.

We welcome you as brothers and sisters of Lodge 142.

We also had our initiation of new members. They were: Joe Luvaul, Jr., Joe Luvaul, Sr., Richard Luvaul, Annie Marie Luvaul, Russell Luvaul, Michael Luvaul, Belinda Havran, Patricia Ha yran, Randolph Havran, Scott Havran, Billy Havran, Rebecca Havran, Wilma Havran, Charles Havran, Betty Lou Stein, and Eric F. Stein, III. On our sick list was Sister Jo Ann Brazda, who is in Memorial Hospital in Houston. We do wish her a speedy recovery.

We would like to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of our departed lodge brothers Conrad Cieslewitz and Josef Kodytek, who both passed away recently.

Brothers and sisters, our next meeting will be our annual meeting of the year. Since this is our annual meeting it will convene promptly at 1 p.m., instead of 2::30, so there will be plenty of time to discuss all the important business.

As you all know, we will elect Our officers for the coming year. You are requested to use sound judgment in selecting the officers who will serve you and elect only those who are well qualified and work for the best interest of the lodge. Our lodge has shown considerable growth in the past two years and with capable officers and cooperation from the membership the lodge will continue to go forward.

After the meeting we will have a social hour.

Our next annual meeting will be held on Dec. 3rd, 1967, starting promptly at 1 o'clock. All of you members please be present to cast your votes.

Hope to see all of you on Dec. 3rd.

Dorothy Beyer, Secretary

These individuals are Lodge 84 n:embers having fun at the recent 'Halloween dance, LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 5. We did not have too many members present, because so many of them went to the services at the cemetery. All the officers were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by William Royal, Edward Helona, David Dobecka, and Carol Ann Dobecka.

A moment of silence was observed in respect to the memory of Bro. George X. Smajstrla, Jr., son of Bro. George and Sis. Libbie Smajstrla. We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed young brother, who passed away in Providence Hospital in Waco on Saturday, Oct. 14, as a result of injuries received in a onecar accident in West. The minutes were read and accepted.

We had ten new members and one conversion. The JT policy was issued to June Faye Morton; adults: Christopher Paul Jones, Helen P. Zapalac, Melissa K. Jones, Rebecca Lynn Goelzer, Altia Rose Kopeck', Dianalynn E. Kopecky, Alvin E. Schuetz, James A. Thompson, Mary S. Young; conversion — Barbara L. Laubert. Welcome to Lodge 6!

A letter was read from the home office, stating that Lodge 6 could elect three delegates to the convention.

A Teen Club Party has been set for Saturday night, Nov. 18.

We will have our next meeting on the first Sunday in December, beginning at 2 o'clock. At that time, we will have our election of officers, election

•Ilree more ooks." Would you believe — Sister Freeman and Baleja, and Bro. Scott. (Pictures courtesy Rose Scott). of delegates to the convention, our annual turkey supper, and, to top it off, a dance at night.

Our Christmas Party will be held on Sunday night, the 17th of December.

The door prize was won by Bro. Alvin Schuetz. Bro. Schuetz is our vice-president and since he took out additional insurance, he well deserved to win the door prize.

Now, remember to come to the next meeting, at two o'clock, on Sunday, Dec. 3.

Fraternally, Addle (Krizan) Royal --SPJSTDon't forget your Christmas charity inoccts:

10 LODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON Dear Sisters and Brothers: Once a g ain we conic to you via the Vestnik to invite you all to the biggest doings we've had at the Woodrow Wilson Lodge 146 Galveston in a long long time.

Most of you know we are also giving away a big 20-inch color TV on the 19th of November. It has an Early American maple cabinet, a year's service policy, antenna and installation included. How's that for a great giveaway?

On top of that we are also giving away, according to our entertainment committee, a. free shrimp gumbo, with the purchase of a dance ticket. The price is to be $1.25 for adults and 50c for children.

You ask who is going to play the music? None other than Sil Krenek from. Wallis, the best band around these parts, if you listen to us.

Come on down to sunny Galveston on the Gulf of Mexico on the 19th, along with your relatives and friends and enjoy a happy time, good food, dancing, and get a chance on the big drawing. We'd love to have you.

To those of you who do not know our lodge, it is located at 5709 S. Road.

To get there via the freeway turn right off the freeway at 61st entrance.

Go to the second traffic light and turn left. 61st is the street that turns off the freeway.

This is also an invitation to all you to help us celebrate our 40th anniversary of the founding of our lodge„ which is on the 4th of December.

Looking forward to seeing you all on this date, we remain, Frank H. Beran, Jr. R. E. Conway Mary G. Beran Three of 146 organizers APJSTK ACIR, LESIKAR AND KACIR Temple, Texas November 10, 1967 Dear SPJST Members: I am replying to comments on the front page of Vestnik dated November 8, 1967, concerning the two preceding meetings in District No. 3 this year, the last being at Mora ysti Bratri, Cottonwood.

Bear in mind that it is the duty of the legal adviser, among other duties, to render an opinion on the interpretation of our by-laws when requested by the Supreme Lodge or the local lodges. It has been also my policy,

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when requested by any of our district officers, to give my opinion on any pertinent by-law, or by-laws, to such district officers. I was not requested by District No. 3, nor any other SPJST District, to give them an opinion on the proper method of the election of a director of the SPJST Rest Home prior to the time of, or at, the spring meeting of District No. 3. Had such request been made, I would gladly have given my opinion to the best of my ability.

For purposes of clarification of what I stated at the spring meeting, I was asked for an opinion whether an SPJST director is eligible to be elected director of the SPJST Rest Home. I explained that our by-laws do not mention the election of a director of the SPJST Rest Home and pointed out that the Rest Home by-laws provide that one director for the Rest Home be elected from each of our seven districts, and that in my opinion, an SPJST director is eligible to also be a Rest Home director.

An invitation was received by me from the District 3 President, Brother Albert Kubala, to attend the October 29 meeting of District No. 3. In such letter, Brother Kabala, stated that my legal advice might be needed. I immediately replied, stating that a meeting of the committee on by-laws was scheduled for the same date and since it was my duty to attend the By-Laws Committee meeting, I would not be able to be present.

An officer of District 3, by a letter dated October 23, stated that the members may raise a question concerning the legality of their election of the Rest Home Director, and requested my opinion. This letter was received by me on October 24 or 25 and my letter in reply was sent on October 27.

Interpreting or construing the bylaws van, at times, be a very difficult matter. Ideas and opinions are always welcome to an attorney, regardless of who gives them.

Article 63-h Of our current by-laws provides, "DELEGATES OF THE PREVIOUS CONB.ENTION ARE' THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOCAL LODGE IN ALL DISTRICT MEETINGS." It is not the attorney's duty, as it very well should not be, to direct, control or supervise the business of the local lodges and- district meetings. I do not know whether local lodges and districts adhere to all the provisions of our by-lawS. Such is matter of

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 local concern within the local lodges and within the districts. If, however, I am requested, as attorney for the SPJST, to give my opinion as to the interpretation or construction of a bylaw, then, even though the task may be unpleasant, I render such opinion to the best of my ability.

I have reviewed the opinion which I have previously given in letter form to Brother Kubala, sending copies of it to those parties vitally interested in the question, and find that the conclusions originally arrived at are still, in my opinion, correct.

Personally, I feel that district meetings belong to members of individual districts and that all deliberations and elections should be conducted only by members of the individual districts; however. Article 63-h is on our books and should be adhered to until the next convention probably amends it.

Brother Zalman and others have submitted suggested changes in the election of officers.

Fraternally yours, August Kacir Don't forget your Christmas charity projects!

Houston, Texas Dear Brothers and Sisters: Members in District 5 meeting in Needville are to be congratulated •. for voting to let those members of the Supreme Lodge who were present at the meeting have a chance to explain why the Supreme Lodge wants to take away their rights. Members of the Supreme Lodge who were there would not say why they want to do this to the districts.

It was pointed out to me that our editor did not refer to this exceptional piece of official business in the report he made of the district meeting. As a possible explanation, one important consideration stands out. Since some of the discussion resulting from this motion was so lively, and in light of the fact that he probably did not get the exact wording of the motion down in writing, he probably used good judgment in holding cep his comment.

Several members discussed this matter with me after the meeting. Due to the interest shown in it, I am here stating the motion in the exact words in which the district secretary should have it down in his minutes of the meeting. The 'motion was, "Since the Supreme Lodge has proposed to the By-Laws. Committee that • a district

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 must first get approval from the Supreme Lodge before it may adopt any new program or activity, the members of the Supreme Lodge who are here, or any of them, shall be given an opportunity to explain to us why they want to take our right of self-autonomy away from us. They do not have to explain if they do not want to, they are merely to be given the opportunity to explain if they want to."

Fraternally, Jarda Cerny 7728 Long Point Road Houston, Texas 77055 ----SPJST---

SPJST Bulletin Board ATTENTION, LODGE NO. 88!

Starting this Thursday, Oct. 26th, you can make your reservations for that great Buddy Brock Charity Ball, a semi-formal dance on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd, from 9 to 1. Reservations are $3 per person, $6 a couple, and you can make reservations for one or any number you wish.

---SPJSTSPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS — 1968 The District I spring meeting will be held on May 5th, 1968. Host lodge will be Lodge No. 13, Dime Box. • • The spring meeting of District II will be held Sunday, April 21st, 1968. Host lodge will be Lodge 48, Beyersville.

• • The spring meeting of District IV will be held Sunday, April 28th. Host lodge will be Lodge NO. 77, Bomarton.

• .'• The spring meeting of District V will be held on March 17, 1968. The time and place will be announced later.

----SPJSTBY-LAW RECOMMENDED CHANGES AND PROPOSALS Wallis, Texas Oct. 19, 1967 Mr. Leo Krause, Jr. P.O. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968 Dear Brother Krause: Hope you will give a few minutes of your time and give me some answer to this letter.

Brother V. H. Barina and myself along with some other members, intend to make some kind of appeal to keep the Vestnik as it is now, issued every week and keep the Czech section Without any more reducing it.

Could we make it as a proposal, or

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would it have to be a counter-proposal or resolution?; and should it be sent to the By-Law Committee, and until what date, or how long before the convention? Will the By-Law Committee accept it for their consideration.

Fraternally yours, Frank Petrusek, Member of Lodge 141, Wallis —sPJ ST— Reports DISTRICT III Here's the kick-off for the GOLDMINE GRIDIRON Started Nov. 10, through Dec. 31, 1967 Our quota in District III — $1,130.00 We need approximately — $300,000.00 • • If we make our quota in District III you will have the following: 1. A banquet with all the trimmings 2. Prizes to the 25M, 50M, 100M, 125M, 150M, 175M and 200M clubs.

Additional — Starting Nov. 10th, through Dec. 31, 1967: 3. Prize for largest certificate 4. $100 prizes to top five organizers as follows: First prize — $50 Second prize — $25 Third prize — $12.50 Fourth prize — $7.50 Fifth prize — $ 5.00 An additional prize to every organizer who writes at least $10,000 or more during this period.

Plus your increased commission on your personal sales The above is only good if we make our 1967 quota.

There is a lot at stake! Stop, look around, and make a prospect list. Call 'em, go see 'em, and sell 'em!

We need everyone of you to help and do your part so we can reach our goal.

The time to start is now! If I can be of any help to you, please write or call.

Fraternally, A. M. Vrla, District III, Organizer —SPJSTFrom the Operations & Analysis Committee Dear Members, Bro. Melvin Skrabanek attended and reported to the District I fall meeting and I attended the District III and V fall meetings. We are not ignoring the other districts, II, VI, and VIII, that had fall meetings but I had conflicts on the particular Sundays their meeting;.; were scheduled. If at all possible,

11 I will try to attend these districts, in-. eluding District IV, at their spring meetings.

One of the major problems given to the O&A. Committee by the 1i 64 Con7 vention in Waco was to report to the 1968 convention regarding "the purchase of land for a new home office building and constructing a new office. building and disposition of the present building."

Regarding the SPJST home offices the O&A Committee is now, and will at the 1968 Convention, recommend the purchase of land on which to build a new home office and for the disposition of the building we now own.

First, I would like to reprint the let,: ter I received from. Mr. William W. Kuehn of the Steck Company in Austin. In 1965 Mr. Kuehn was asked by the Supreme Lodge to make recommendations regarding remodeling of our present home office. His letter will explain what he discovered.

6 6 The Sleek Company Austin, Texas Aug. 18, 1907 Mr. G. Louis Kudrna Route 2 Ennis, Texas Dear Mr. Kudrna: "On Oct. 5th, 1965, I met with Mr..

Urbanovsk y , Secretary of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, to discurs the feasibility of redesignin g the existing facili ties of the lodge. I indicated that, in my opinion, the problem was not rearrangement but a lack of space. It would be possible to completely remodel the offices, but to do it properly, I believe, the cost would be pro-. hibitive, and still there would not be enough room. True, it would be possible to `dress the offices up' a bit with painting, carpet, etc., but in the final analysis all you would have is an attractive area that still was not functional.

"After discussing the situation, in depth, with Mr. Urbanovsky and the other Supreme Lodge Officers, my recommendation was to construct a new building designed expressly for the SPJST. I do not know the economics of operation of your present building, but I would imagine it is quite difficult and expensive to maintain.

"If I can be of further assistance please contact me."

Very truly yours, William W. Kuehn Interior Planning &

10 LODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON Dear Sisters and Brothers: Once a g ain we conic to you via the Vestnik to invite you all to the biggest doings we've had at the Woodrow Wilson Lodge 146 Galveston in a long long time.

Most of you know we are also giving away a big 20-inch color TV on the 19th of November. It has an Early American maple cabinet, a year's service policy, antenna and installation included. How's that for a great giveaway?

On top of that we are also giving away, according to our entertainment committee, a. free shrimp gumbo, with the purchase of a dance ticket. The price is to be $1.25 for adults and 50c for children.

You ask who is going to play the music? None other than Sil Krenek from. Wallis, the best band around these parts, if you listen to us.

Come on down to sunny Galveston on the Gulf of Mexico on the 19th, along with your relatives and friends and enjoy a happy time, good food, dancing, and get a chance on the big drawing. We'd love to have you.

To those of you who do not know our lodge, it is located at 5709 S. Road.

To get there via the freeway turn right off the freeway at 61st entrance.

Go to the second traffic light and turn left. 61st is the street that turns off the freeway.

This is also an invitation to all you to help us celebrate our 40th anniversary of the founding of our lodge„ which is on the 4th of December.

Looking forward to seeing you all on this date, we remain, Frank H. Beran, Jr. R. E. Conway Mary G. Beran Three of 146 organizers APJSTK ACIR, LESIKAR AND KACIR Temple, Texas November 10, 1967 Dear SPJST Members: I am replying to comments on the front page of Vestnik dated November 8, 1967, concerning the two preceding meetings in District No. 3 this year, the last being at Mora ysti Bratri, Cottonwood.

Bear in mind that it is the duty of the legal adviser, among other duties, to render an opinion on the interpretation of our by-laws when requested by the Supreme Lodge or the local lodges. It has been also my policy,

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when requested by any of our district officers, to give my opinion on any pertinent by-law, or by-laws, to such district officers. I was not requested by District No. 3, nor any other SPJST District, to give them an opinion on the proper method of the election of a director of the SPJST Rest Home prior to the time of, or at, the spring meeting of District No. 3. Had such request been made, I would gladly have given my opinion to the best of my ability.

For purposes of clarification of what I stated at the spring meeting, I was asked for an opinion whether an SPJST director is eligible to be elected director of the SPJST Rest Home. I explained that our by-laws do not mention the election of a director of the SPJST Rest Home and pointed out that the Rest Home by-laws provide that one director for the Rest Home be elected from each of our seven districts, and that in my opinion, an SPJST director is eligible to also be a Rest Home director.

An invitation was received by me from the District 3 President, Brother Albert Kubala, to attend the October 29 meeting of District No. 3. In such letter, Brother Kabala, stated that my legal advice might be needed. I immediately replied, stating that a meeting of the committee on by-laws was scheduled for the same date and since it was my duty to attend the By-Laws Committee meeting, I would not be able to be present.

An officer of District 3, by a letter dated October 23, stated that the members may raise a question concerning the legality of their election of the Rest Home Director, and requested my opinion. This letter was received by me on October 24 or 25 and my letter in reply was sent on October 27.

Interpreting or construing the bylaws van, at times, be a very difficult matter. Ideas and opinions are always welcome to an attorney, regardless of who gives them.

Article 63-h Of our current by-laws provides, "DELEGATES OF THE PREVIOUS CONB.ENTION ARE' THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOCAL LODGE IN ALL DISTRICT MEETINGS." It is not the attorney's duty, as it very well should not be, to direct, control or supervise the business of the local lodges and- district meetings. I do not know whether local lodges and districts adhere to all the provisions of our by-lawS. Such is matter of

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 local concern within the local lodges and within the districts. If, however, I am requested, as attorney for the SPJST, to give my opinion as to the interpretation or construction of a bylaw, then, even though the task may be unpleasant, I render such opinion to the best of my ability.

I have reviewed the opinion which I have previously given in letter form to Brother Kubala, sending copies of it to those parties vitally interested in the question, and find that the conclusions originally arrived at are still, in my opinion, correct.

Personally, I feel that district meetings belong to members of individual districts and that all deliberations and elections should be conducted only by members of the individual districts; however. Article 63-h is on our books and should be adhered to until the next convention probably amends it.

Brother Zalman and others have submitted suggested changes in the election of officers.

Fraternally yours, August Kacir Don't forget your Christmas charity projects!

Houston, Texas Dear Brothers and Sisters: Members in District 5 meeting in Needville are to be congratulated •. for voting to let those members of the Supreme Lodge who were present at the meeting have a chance to explain why the Supreme Lodge wants to take away their rights. Members of the Supreme Lodge who were there would not say why they want to do this to the districts.

It was pointed out to me that our editor did not refer to this exceptional piece of official business in the report he made of the district meeting. As a possible explanation, one important consideration stands out. Since some of the discussion resulting from this motion was so lively, and in light of the fact that he probably did not get the exact wording of the motion down in writing, he probably used good judgment in holding cep his comment.

Several members discussed this matter with me after the meeting. Due to the interest shown in it, I am here stating the motion in the exact words in which the district secretary should have it down in his minutes of the meeting. The 'motion was, "Since the Supreme Lodge has proposed to the By-Laws. Committee that • a district

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 must first get approval from the Supreme Lodge before it may adopt any new program or activity, the members of the Supreme Lodge who are here, or any of them, shall be given an opportunity to explain to us why they want to take our right of self-autonomy away from us. They do not have to explain if they do not want to, they are merely to be given the opportunity to explain if they want to."

Fraternally, Jarda Cerny 7728 Long Point Road Houston, Texas 77055 ----SPJST---

SPJST Bulletin Board ATTENTION, LODGE NO. 88!

Starting this Thursday, Oct. 26th, you can make your reservations for that great Buddy Brock Charity Ball, a semi-formal dance on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd, from 9 to 1. Reservations are $3 per person, $6 a couple, and you can make reservations for one or any number you wish.

---SPJSTSPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS — 1968 The District I spring meeting will be held on May 5th, 1968. Host lodge will be Lodge No. 13, Dime Box. • • The spring meeting of District II will be held Sunday, April 21st, 1968. Host lodge will be Lodge 48, Beyersville.

• • The spring meeting of District IV will be held Sunday, April 28th. Host lodge will be Lodge NO. 77, Bomarton.

• .'• The spring meeting of District V will be held on March 17, 1968. The time and place will be announced later.

----SPJSTBY-LAW RECOMMENDED CHANGES AND PROPOSALS Wallis, Texas Oct. 19, 1967 Mr. Leo Krause, Jr. P.O. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968 Dear Brother Krause: Hope you will give a few minutes of your time and give me some answer to this letter.

Brother V. H. Barina and myself along with some other members, intend to make some kind of appeal to keep the Vestnik as it is now, issued every week and keep the Czech section Without any more reducing it.

Could we make it as a proposal, or

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would it have to be a counter-proposal or resolution?; and should it be sent to the By-Law Committee, and until what date, or how long before the convention? Will the By-Law Committee accept it for their consideration.

Fraternally yours, Frank Petrusek, Member of Lodge 141, Wallis —sPJ ST— Reports DISTRICT III Here's the kick-off for the GOLDMINE GRIDIRON Started Nov. 10, through Dec. 31, 1967 Our quota in District III — $1,130.00 We need approximately — $300,000.00 • • If we make our quota in District III you will have the following: 1. A banquet with all the trimmings 2. Prizes to the 25M, 50M, 100M, 125M, 150M, 175M and 200M clubs.

Additional — Starting Nov. 10th, through Dec. 31, 1967: 3. Prize for largest certificate 4. $100 prizes to top five organizers as follows: First prize — $50 Second prize — $25 Third prize — $12.50 Fourth prize — $7.50 Fifth prize — $ 5.00 An additional prize to every organizer who writes at least $10,000 or more during this period.

Plus your increased commission on your personal sales The above is only good if we make our 1967 quota.

There is a lot at stake! Stop, look around, and make a prospect list. Call 'em, go see 'em, and sell 'em!

We need everyone of you to help and do your part so we can reach our goal.

The time to start is now! If I can be of any help to you, please write or call.

Fraternally, A. M. Vrla, District III, Organizer —SPJSTFrom the Operations & Analysis Committee Dear Members, Bro. Melvin Skrabanek attended and reported to the District I fall meeting and I attended the District III and V fall meetings. We are not ignoring the other districts, II, VI, and VIII, that had fall meetings but I had conflicts on the particular Sundays their meeting;.; were scheduled. If at all possible,

11 I will try to attend these districts, in-. eluding District IV, at their spring meetings.

One of the major problems given to the O&A. Committee by the 1i 64 Con7 vention in Waco was to report to the 1968 convention regarding "the purchase of land for a new home office building and constructing a new office. building and disposition of the present building."

Regarding the SPJST home offices the O&A Committee is now, and will at the 1968 Convention, recommend the purchase of land on which to build a new home office and for the disposition of the building we now own.

First, I would like to reprint the let,: ter I received from. Mr. William W. Kuehn of the Steck Company in Austin. In 1965 Mr. Kuehn was asked by the Supreme Lodge to make recommendations regarding remodeling of our present home office. His letter will explain what he discovered.

6 6 The Sleek Company Austin, Texas Aug. 18, 1907 Mr. G. Louis Kudrna Route 2 Ennis, Texas Dear Mr. Kudrna: "On Oct. 5th, 1965, I met with Mr..

Urbanovsk y , Secretary of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, to discurs the feasibility of redesignin g the existing facili ties of the lodge. I indicated that, in my opinion, the problem was not rearrangement but a lack of space. It would be possible to completely remodel the offices, but to do it properly, I believe, the cost would be pro-. hibitive, and still there would not be enough room. True, it would be possible to `dress the offices up' a bit with painting, carpet, etc., but in the final analysis all you would have is an attractive area that still was not functional.

"After discussing the situation, in depth, with Mr. Urbanovsky and the other Supreme Lodge Officers, my recommendation was to construct a new building designed expressly for the SPJST. I do not know the economics of operation of your present building, but I would imagine it is quite difficult and expensive to maintain.

"If I can be of further assistance please contact me."

Very truly yours, William W. Kuehn Interior Planning &

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I would like to briefly describe the home office for those who have never seen it or have •not been inside the building. (Editor's note: Here is a picture of it).

The building is long and narrow (110 feet by 28 feet). Its narrowness, along with the stairs and elevators take up a 40 by 11 ft. space right in the middle, preventing any remodeling for our specific needs.

The stairs and the elevators open right into the president's and vicepresident's offices. Any visitor or guest can hardly refrain from being heard in all the offices. Also, through no fault of the visitor or employees, this is a distraction to the employees each time the elevator stops and someone gets off, and under the present conditions cannot be avoided. Coming off the ,ele-

vator you practically step into the offices of the president, vice president cr the office of three secretaries. The general design of the building is just plain poor.

The SPJST uses the basement for storage, part of the second floor for supplies and reproduction equipment and coffee room, the third floor for the main offices, and the State Youth Director is on the fourth floor. The remaining portion of the building is about one-half occupied with tenants and one-half empty.

Both the president's and vice-president's offices are 9 by 11 ft. tubby holes. In this space they have their desk, chair, files, and barely room for a visitor's chair. For the 1968 delegates who have never been in the Supreme Lodge office I would like to have, if possible, a life-size paper board model of our president's office.

The building is not now designed for our needs. We are crowded and cramped for space and if any of the operations were moved to other parts of the building that are now empty the operations of the home office would become less effective than they are now.

The departments are inter-related and many grou p decisions are made daily.

We have fewer tenants now than in the 1950s because the tenants prefer to have ground floor space with convenient parking space for themselves and their customers or clients. One of the former SPJST tenants moved and built a building with offices for rent, thinking that he would make a good rental income. He has on occasion stated that this rental income is not the "gravy train".he expected. Instead of tending to his own occupation he finds himself playing plumber, janitor or nursemaid to his tenants. This is exactly what is happeening in our

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 SPJST office. When I have been there for a directors' meeting and also during my week stay in August, I have seen your officers being janitors and nursemaids to the tenants.

You might say "why don't the officers let the janitor or building superintendent handle these complaints?"

If you have a complaint, do you go to the janitor if you are a tenant or go to the part-time salesclerk or stock boy if something is wrong with a piece of merchandise you purchased? No, you want to talk, to fuss at, or just get results from the "top" man.

At one directors' meeting when all of the officers and directors were in conference the president had to leave for about an hour and a half because one Of the tenants called and reported that something was either on fire or the air conditioner was smoking. This type of interruption also occurred during another one of our visits while the directors were in Temple on another occasion.

In August one of the tenant's air conditioners quit working and since the officers could not get a repairman immediately, the tenants in turn kept calling until they had three officers and three secretaries involved.

We would like to show you what it has cost the SPJST each year for the use of this building as its home office.

This does not include the headaches or loss of time suffered by our officers in tending to the tenants. Remember that as income we show only. the income we get from tenants. If you would check the Supreme Lodge books you would see that the rental income is $4,800 more each year 1955 through 1965, and $8,100 more in 1966. This is income that the SPJST is paying itself from one fund to another, as required by state law.

SPJST RENTAL INCOME, EXPENSE AND COST OF OCCUPANCY 1955 throng/1 1966 - (Dollars only - cents omitted)

Rent-Outside Tenants Expenses: Salaries & Wages Utilities Maintenance Repair, Building Taxes Insurance Decrease in Value Total Expense Cost of Occupancy

1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1061 1980 1959 1955 1958 1957 1956 $20,140 $20,647 $i24,110 $25,080 $23,495 $23,573 $23,038 $25,398 $24,103 $23,930 $24,434 $25,939 11,388 6,498 2,903 1,453 3,233 124 6,347

10771 10,793 10,368 10,130 9,552 9,109 9,152 8,728 8,416 8,983 ^•,836 7,070 6,661 7,070 6,849 6,190 6,856 5,754 6,364 6,508 )6,298 6,426 2,998 2,361 2,769 2,977 3,174 3,280 2,315 2,610 3,039 2,204 1,699 3,134 1,219 2;350 1,483 501 861 1,471 2,721 1,087 1,766 851 3,202 2,068 2,979 2,220 9 ,416 2,356 2,365 2,404 2,418 2,464 2.185 621 414 653 1.601 455 1,290 1,542 406 365 1,761 1,393 6;347 6,347 61,347 6,349 6,347 6,347 6,347 6,347 6,347 6,347 6,347 31,94.6 34,149 30,863 32,536 31,770 28,635 30,099 28,946 30,264 27,751 28,653 27,652 11$06 13,502 6,753 7,456 8,275 5,059 7,061 $3,548 6,161 3,821 4,219 1,713

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 Also our building, with all of its improvements, cost $221,000 and is now carried on the books at $145,000. This difference we have shown equally each year as decrease in value, althought it has varied on the books from year to year. This has nothing to do with actual decrease in valuation. It is the decrease in value that has been placed on the books by the auditors and state insurance board. It may be considerably more or less. We plan to have a value estimate from an independent realtor before the convention. The salaries and wages are for the building superintendent, elevator operators and janitors.

As you can see our cost has gone up - not each succeeding year, but there is a trend showing an increase, especially for 1965 and 1966.

This is being caused mainly by three unfavorable factors which we don't think will change direction but will only worsen as listed below: 1. Outside income is decreasing.

Tenants are becoming more and more demanding and as other more attractive offices become available they will be2.1esaavlianrgie.

Salaries and wages of the building superintendent, janitors and elevators have been steadily increasing.

They will increase more in 1968, if only due to the up and coming increase in the minimum wage schedule.

3. Repairs to the building are increasing and they will continue to increase as the building grows older.

We are recommending that a new home office be built for the use of the SPJST home office' only and that there be no office space for rental or convention space. We propose to include a room for a library and other historical data that we may have regarding our Order and our Czech heritage. It would also be well to consider an adequate room to house data-processing equipment required in direct billing. The building should be so designed and constructed that an addition could be made in future years without detracting from it physically or impairing the efficiency of the office operation.

We plan to have approximate size and construction costs and land site costs in the Vestnik prior to the convention. We will have a sketch of the proposed building at the convention.

If the convention votes in favor of building a new home office, we recom-

V S T NfK mend that a committee be empowered by the 1968 convention to see that the necessary land be purchased, building be constructed, and current building disposed of as soon as feasible without any approval being necessary from any future convention.

Fraternally, G. Louis Kudrna, Secretary Frank Olexa, Chairman Melvin Skrabanek DISTRICT VII FALL MEETING

The District VII fail meeting was held at Lodge 117, Robstown • on Oct. 15, 1967.

The meeting was opened at 10:45 a.m. by Bro. David Hrncir, president of the Robstown Youth Club. The membership was asked to sing the "Star Spangled Banner" accompanied at the piano by Sis. Thelma Hrncir, youth leader of Lodge 117.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bro. David Hrncir. The audience was asked to stand for a moment's silence in tribute to members who have passed away since our last meeting, by Dist.

VII President, Bro. James Kostelnik, who was in charge of the meeting.

The minutes of the spring meeting were read by Secretary Betty Jurica.

Minutes were approved and certified by Dist. VII President Kostelnik.

District VII Treasurer Alvin Hrna (107) reported that there is $58.51 in the General Fund. and $71.62 in the Youth Fund. At this time a question was asked "How can District VII continue without funds?" There were many suggestions made and discussed and a motion was made and approved that all lodges of District VII be sent a reminder and asked to contribute 10 cents per member per year so that we can pay District VII's expenses, such as salaries of the officers, stamps, envelopes, contribute to the youth of District VII if and when needed, etc.

The funds are depleted and help is needed immediately. Only a few lodges of District VII contribute and about the same in number attend district meetings; in other words they don't show any interest in our SPJST! Bro. Hejny spoke at this time and said that this is serious business and members should be asked to help support District VII and ways and means will have to be found immediately.

A motion was made by Sis. Spencer (56) and seconded by Bro. Hrna (107), that District VII have a project to

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raise money for the District VII treasury.

Sister Pavliska, Youth Director of District VII, said that this was a great year in youth work. Robstown lodge youth club is an outstanding club. It had two first-place winners at the State Youth Achievement Day. A state queen (Miss SPJST?-Ed.) will be elected next year and will be judged on talent, speech, and personal interview with judges. The District VII queen will be chosen at the spring meeting. She also made a point that the present funds will not take us through next year.

Brother Roy Hranicky, District VII Organizer, announced that District 7 has written $325,000 in insurance this year He recognized Bro. Frank Sacky (79) as the winner in District VII who will represent our district at the Fraternal Congress in San Antonio.

Bro. Holasek, Director of District VII, said that his talk would be brief, as much time was taken discussing a money-raising project. At the Houston convention it was planned that a Czech Museum be built for the preservation of Czech culture and items from the Czech immigrants who arrived in this country so long ago. Bro. Morris, Editor of the Vestnik, brought out this idea at the last meeting of the Supreme Lodge. This idea will be accomplished (we hope) at the next convention in Dallas in 1968. The financial status of the order is good, and a motion will be made to build a building to house the SPJST headquarters and a museum for keeping and exhibiting works of our Czech ancestors.

A motion was made and approved that District VII will support the idea of building a museum at the next convention.

At this time, Sis. Thelma Hrncir invited all to the noon meal. The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 2 o'clock.

Door prizes were won by: Juvenile (transistor radios) Brent Hrncir and Rose Ann Mrazek, both of Lodge 117.

Adult (thermos cups) Bro. Nick Morris (they have certainly come in handy-Ed.), and Mrs. Raymond Mrazek.

The meeting reconvened at 2:15 p.m.

Bro. Nick Morris spoke at this time and said that he was glad that Bro. Holasek and Bro. Koliha mentioned the building of a new headquarters for the SPJST to include a museum

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I would like to briefly describe the home office for those who have never seen it or have •not been inside the building. (Editor's note: Here is a picture of it).

The building is long and narrow (110 feet by 28 feet). Its narrowness, along with the stairs and elevators take up a 40 by 11 ft. space right in the middle, preventing any remodeling for our specific needs.

The stairs and the elevators open right into the president's and vicepresident's offices. Any visitor or guest can hardly refrain from being heard in all the offices. Also, through no fault of the visitor or employees, this is a distraction to the employees each time the elevator stops and someone gets off, and under the present conditions cannot be avoided. Coming off the ,ele-

vator you practically step into the offices of the president, vice president cr the office of three secretaries. The general design of the building is just plain poor.

The SPJST uses the basement for storage, part of the second floor for supplies and reproduction equipment and coffee room, the third floor for the main offices, and the State Youth Director is on the fourth floor. The remaining portion of the building is about one-half occupied with tenants and one-half empty.

Both the president's and vice-president's offices are 9 by 11 ft. tubby holes. In this space they have their desk, chair, files, and barely room for a visitor's chair. For the 1968 delegates who have never been in the Supreme Lodge office I would like to have, if possible, a life-size paper board model of our president's office.

The building is not now designed for our needs. We are crowded and cramped for space and if any of the operations were moved to other parts of the building that are now empty the operations of the home office would become less effective than they are now.

The departments are inter-related and many grou p decisions are made daily.

We have fewer tenants now than in the 1950s because the tenants prefer to have ground floor space with convenient parking space for themselves and their customers or clients. One of the former SPJST tenants moved and built a building with offices for rent, thinking that he would make a good rental income. He has on occasion stated that this rental income is not the "gravy train".he expected. Instead of tending to his own occupation he finds himself playing plumber, janitor or nursemaid to his tenants. This is exactly what is happeening in our

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 SPJST office. When I have been there for a directors' meeting and also during my week stay in August, I have seen your officers being janitors and nursemaids to the tenants.

You might say "why don't the officers let the janitor or building superintendent handle these complaints?"

If you have a complaint, do you go to the janitor if you are a tenant or go to the part-time salesclerk or stock boy if something is wrong with a piece of merchandise you purchased? No, you want to talk, to fuss at, or just get results from the "top" man.

At one directors' meeting when all of the officers and directors were in conference the president had to leave for about an hour and a half because one Of the tenants called and reported that something was either on fire or the air conditioner was smoking. This type of interruption also occurred during another one of our visits while the directors were in Temple on another occasion.

In August one of the tenant's air conditioners quit working and since the officers could not get a repairman immediately, the tenants in turn kept calling until they had three officers and three secretaries involved.

We would like to show you what it has cost the SPJST each year for the use of this building as its home office.

This does not include the headaches or loss of time suffered by our officers in tending to the tenants. Remember that as income we show only. the income we get from tenants. If you would check the Supreme Lodge books you would see that the rental income is $4,800 more each year 1955 through 1965, and $8,100 more in 1966. This is income that the SPJST is paying itself from one fund to another, as required by state law.

SPJST RENTAL INCOME, EXPENSE AND COST OF OCCUPANCY 1955 throng/1 1966 - (Dollars only - cents omitted)

Rent-Outside Tenants Expenses: Salaries & Wages Utilities Maintenance Repair, Building Taxes Insurance Decrease in Value Total Expense Cost of Occupancy

1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1061 1980 1959 1955 1958 1957 1956 $20,140 $20,647 $i24,110 $25,080 $23,495 $23,573 $23,038 $25,398 $24,103 $23,930 $24,434 $25,939 11,388 6,498 2,903 1,453 3,233 124 6,347

10771 10,793 10,368 10,130 9,552 9,109 9,152 8,728 8,416 8,983 ^•,836 7,070 6,661 7,070 6,849 6,190 6,856 5,754 6,364 6,508 )6,298 6,426 2,998 2,361 2,769 2,977 3,174 3,280 2,315 2,610 3,039 2,204 1,699 3,134 1,219 2;350 1,483 501 861 1,471 2,721 1,087 1,766 851 3,202 2,068 2,979 2,220 9 ,416 2,356 2,365 2,404 2,418 2,464 2.185 621 414 653 1.601 455 1,290 1,542 406 365 1,761 1,393 6;347 6,347 61,347 6,349 6,347 6,347 6,347 6,347 6,347 6,347 6,347 31,94.6 34,149 30,863 32,536 31,770 28,635 30,099 28,946 30,264 27,751 28,653 27,652 11$06 13,502 6,753 7,456 8,275 5,059 7,061 $3,548 6,161 3,821 4,219 1,713

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 Also our building, with all of its improvements, cost $221,000 and is now carried on the books at $145,000. This difference we have shown equally each year as decrease in value, althought it has varied on the books from year to year. This has nothing to do with actual decrease in valuation. It is the decrease in value that has been placed on the books by the auditors and state insurance board. It may be considerably more or less. We plan to have a value estimate from an independent realtor before the convention. The salaries and wages are for the building superintendent, elevator operators and janitors.

As you can see our cost has gone up - not each succeeding year, but there is a trend showing an increase, especially for 1965 and 1966.

This is being caused mainly by three unfavorable factors which we don't think will change direction but will only worsen as listed below: 1. Outside income is decreasing.

Tenants are becoming more and more demanding and as other more attractive offices become available they will be2.1esaavlianrgie.

Salaries and wages of the building superintendent, janitors and elevators have been steadily increasing.

They will increase more in 1968, if only due to the up and coming increase in the minimum wage schedule.

3. Repairs to the building are increasing and they will continue to increase as the building grows older.

We are recommending that a new home office be built for the use of the SPJST home office' only and that there be no office space for rental or convention space. We propose to include a room for a library and other historical data that we may have regarding our Order and our Czech heritage. It would also be well to consider an adequate room to house data-processing equipment required in direct billing. The building should be so designed and constructed that an addition could be made in future years without detracting from it physically or impairing the efficiency of the office operation.

We plan to have approximate size and construction costs and land site costs in the Vestnik prior to the convention. We will have a sketch of the proposed building at the convention.

If the convention votes in favor of building a new home office, we recom-

V S T NfK mend that a committee be empowered by the 1968 convention to see that the necessary land be purchased, building be constructed, and current building disposed of as soon as feasible without any approval being necessary from any future convention.

Fraternally, G. Louis Kudrna, Secretary Frank Olexa, Chairman Melvin Skrabanek DISTRICT VII FALL MEETING

The District VII fail meeting was held at Lodge 117, Robstown • on Oct. 15, 1967.

The meeting was opened at 10:45 a.m. by Bro. David Hrncir, president of the Robstown Youth Club. The membership was asked to sing the "Star Spangled Banner" accompanied at the piano by Sis. Thelma Hrncir, youth leader of Lodge 117.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bro. David Hrncir. The audience was asked to stand for a moment's silence in tribute to members who have passed away since our last meeting, by Dist.

VII President, Bro. James Kostelnik, who was in charge of the meeting.

The minutes of the spring meeting were read by Secretary Betty Jurica.

Minutes were approved and certified by Dist. VII President Kostelnik.

District VII Treasurer Alvin Hrna (107) reported that there is $58.51 in the General Fund. and $71.62 in the Youth Fund. At this time a question was asked "How can District VII continue without funds?" There were many suggestions made and discussed and a motion was made and approved that all lodges of District VII be sent a reminder and asked to contribute 10 cents per member per year so that we can pay District VII's expenses, such as salaries of the officers, stamps, envelopes, contribute to the youth of District VII if and when needed, etc.

The funds are depleted and help is needed immediately. Only a few lodges of District VII contribute and about the same in number attend district meetings; in other words they don't show any interest in our SPJST! Bro. Hejny spoke at this time and said that this is serious business and members should be asked to help support District VII and ways and means will have to be found immediately.

A motion was made by Sis. Spencer (56) and seconded by Bro. Hrna (107), that District VII have a project to

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raise money for the District VII treasury.

Sister Pavliska, Youth Director of District VII, said that this was a great year in youth work. Robstown lodge youth club is an outstanding club. It had two first-place winners at the State Youth Achievement Day. A state queen (Miss SPJST?-Ed.) will be elected next year and will be judged on talent, speech, and personal interview with judges. The District VII queen will be chosen at the spring meeting. She also made a point that the present funds will not take us through next year.

Brother Roy Hranicky, District VII Organizer, announced that District 7 has written $325,000 in insurance this year He recognized Bro. Frank Sacky (79) as the winner in District VII who will represent our district at the Fraternal Congress in San Antonio.

Bro. Holasek, Director of District VII, said that his talk would be brief, as much time was taken discussing a money-raising project. At the Houston convention it was planned that a Czech Museum be built for the preservation of Czech culture and items from the Czech immigrants who arrived in this country so long ago. Bro. Morris, Editor of the Vestnik, brought out this idea at the last meeting of the Supreme Lodge. This idea will be accomplished (we hope) at the next convention in Dallas in 1968. The financial status of the order is good, and a motion will be made to build a building to house the SPJST headquarters and a museum for keeping and exhibiting works of our Czech ancestors.

A motion was made and approved that District VII will support the idea of building a museum at the next convention.

At this time, Sis. Thelma Hrncir invited all to the noon meal. The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 2 o'clock.

Door prizes were won by: Juvenile (transistor radios) Brent Hrncir and Rose Ann Mrazek, both of Lodge 117.

Adult (thermos cups) Bro. Nick Morris (they have certainly come in handy-Ed.), and Mrs. Raymond Mrazek.

The meeting reconvened at 2:15 p.m.

Bro. Nick Morris spoke at this time and said that he was glad that Bro. Holasek and Bro. Koliha mentioned the building of a new headquarters for the SPJST to include a museum

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and archives, a place where historical documents are kept. There are thousands of items that could be preserved in this museum of cur Czech ancestors.

This has to be done at the next convention to become a reality.

The roll call of lodges in District VII showed that nine lodges were represented. They were: 26, Skidmore; 56, Anton Cermak; '79, Corpus Christi: 107 Rozkvet Zapadu, Floresville; 117, Robstown; 118, Kingsville; 133, San Antonio; 152, Pokrok Aqua Dulce; 161, La Parita, Jourdanton.

The next meeting will be hosted by Lodge 107, Floresville; date to be announced later.

• Youth Activity Day will be hosted by Lodge 133 San Antonio; date to be announced later.

The officers of District VII met and plans were made for the moneyraising project and was outlined to the membership. Proceeds from this project will be divided as follows: Y.F. — 75 per cent and G.F. — 25 per cent.

Everyone in District VII will be asked to support the project as it is a MUST for us to continue.

A motion was made and approved that all lodges of District VII be notified by the district secretary that NO LODGE SHALL HOLD A MEETING ON THE SAME DAY AS THE DISTRICT VII MEETING. • The youth program followed, which was presented entirely by the Robstown. Youth Club. Our guest speaker, Bro. Joe Koliha, Supreme Lodge Treasurer, spoke to everyone present, and especially to the four special honored guests of Lodge 117. They were: Bro. Tom Mrazek, Bro. Jaro Rektorik, Sis. ter Agnes Hrncir, and Sis. Ludmila Pavelka.

This concludes the minutes of the .Ciistrict VII meeting.

Betty Jurica, Secy., Dist. VII

-SPJSTDon't forget your Christmas charity pi ojects!

-SP 1ST--

SECTION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MISS SPJST CONTEST Age: Any SPJST female member at least 16 years old and not older than 20 as of Jan. 1, 1968.

Marital Status: Single through the

'68 Convention Coronation.

Membership: A member of the SPJST at least 6 months prior to lodge candidate selection.

Attire: Long formal in speech contest and coronation (district and state).

Selection: Lodge: By fair method decided upon by the youth leader, with lodge approval, or by lodge membership if there isn't a youth leader. One candidate from each lodge, who has never held pete on the district level. the title of "Miss SPJST," may cornDistrict: Competition will be at each district's spring meeting (unless district desires a separate date) but not later than May 20th, 1968. The District Youth Director will arrange selection of at least three judges, who may be members of the SPJST. The competition will be in two separate contests: Talent: (Vocal, musical, dramatic, acrobatics, dancing). Time limit — 3 minutes. Judged on—technique, 45 pts., rendition 55 pts. Total points: 100.

Speech: (Selected from contest topics). Time limit, 3 minutes. Judge on — Personality, 25 points; appearance and poise, 25 points; speech (content and delivery) 50 points. Total points — 100.

The candidate with the highest total points from both contests shall represent the district at the convention.

State: The seven finalists shall compete in three contests to determine the "Miss SPJST." The competition will be at the convention — June 12, 1968.

The three contests are: Interview: (In private with judges) following a Silver Tea. Judged on personality, 35 points; character, 35 points; charm, 30 points.

Talent: Same selection,time limit, and, judging qualities as at district.

Speech: Same topic, time limit, and judging qualities as at district.

The judges for the three convention contests will be selected by the hosting lodges, Supreme Lodge Vice-President, and State Youth Director.

Prizes: All seven finalists will each receive: a wrist watch; $10 per day to each candidate finalist and to one adult chaperone (other than a DYD or delegate attending the convention) for the duration of the convention; travel (10c per mile); flowers for the coronation, courtesy Supreme Lodge, SPJST. The winner shall receive a scholarship of at least $250 which will be paid to college, university, trade or business school of the winner's choice

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 Whenever she chooses to use it; the title of "Miss. SPJST" for the duration of the 1968 convention.

Autobiography of each candidate will be submitted to their District Youth Director PRIOR to the district competition with a recent photo. These forms may be secured from the local lodge youth leader and in those lodges where there isn't a youth leader, they will be sent upon request from the State Youth Director. (Each DYD shall send, picture and form to SYD not later than May 20, 1968).

Inez, Texas A Request To The Youth Members: We, the by-laws committee, are requesting that those youths studying the Czech lessons in the Vestnik ("Ucme se cesky) to write us and let us know if you are reading and finding the lessons useful. Let us bear from you before Jan. 10, 1968. Send your replies to my address given below.

Thank you for your cooperation in the matter.

Fraternally, Leo Krause, Jr, P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968

Tabulation of the convention contests will be conducted by a special committee of four selected by the Vice President of the Supreme Lodge and the State Youth Director.

Following each contest, the judges' results will be placed in a special envelope by the SYD, sealed until opened by the tabulating committee. The committee will work in pairs, operating two machines totaling all contests and balancing at the conclusion.

Topics: 1. The duties of SPJST members to show fraternalism.

2. Fraternalism — key to peace.

3. The necessity of youth to exhibit fraternal spirit.

4. A character-building program for our SPJST youth is necessary.

5. Every SPJST lodge needs to provide for their youth members.

• • CAMPING, 1968 — CAMPERS NOTE! Anyone planning to attend SPJST camp in 1968 must have become a member of the SPJST on or before Oct. 31, 1967. A camper can qualif y for camp if he or she is active in the youth club of the lodge where membership is

held, based on 50 per cent attendance of youth club meetings, as well as youth activity at least from Oct. 31, 1967, to May 31, 1968. Youth in lodges where there are no youth clubs may qualify by attending 50 per cent of the lodge meetings, as well as youth activity provided, from at least Oct. 31, 1967, to May 31, 1968. New youth clubs shall be organized on or before March 1st, 1968, to qualify for camp.

• WIT7RE WILL THE 1968 STATE YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY BE? The 1908 State Youth Achievement Day is set for Sunday, Aug. 18th, 1968.

Where, we do not know, but the District Youth Directors and Supreme Lodge definitely believe it should be hosted by an SRTST lodge. Would your lodge consider hosting this event, either at your lodge home or other facility you could secure?

Bids from any lodge will be accepted until Feb. 1, 1968, at which time the Supreme Lodge president, vicepresident, and the State Youth Director will decide from all bids submitted, where the 1968 State YAD will be held.

Any lodge wishing to submit a bid to host this event in their lodge home or in another place they may secure would need to provide the following: 1. Air conditioning 2. Stage, good operating sound system, lighting, piano in good condition.

3. Seating accommodations for 1,000 people to comfortably view the activities.

4. Separate area for crafts (about 112 items), and roped off to prevent handling of crafts.

5. Dressing rooms for contestants.

6. Noon meal at moderate cost.

7. Evening food available.

8. Separate facility away from main hall (to avoid noise) selling beverages and sandwiches during the afternoon.

9. Dance by a live orchestra following the YAD for those who wish .to stay.

Please send any bids or questions to the State Youth Director.

Fraternally, James J. Janousek State Youth Director Box 100.

Temple. Texas 76501

--SPJST--

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vAsTNIK FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT HI Youth Leaders, PLEASE NOTE: Seminars are to be held Nov. 9 at Lodge 6 at 7, p.m. and Nov. 16 at Lodge 84 at 7 p.m., with our State Youth Director to explain any changes in our rules, as well as the Miss SPJST and poster contest. Be sure to come.

Wilma Nesuda, DYD, Dist. III --SPJSTDISTRICT IV SEMINAR District IV urges all youth leaders and assistants, and any members who is interested in the youth program to attend the seminar which will be held Monday, Nov. 20, in the home of District IV Youth Director, Mrs. Ed Haisler. This meeting will start promptly at 1 p.m. It will be conducted by our State Youth Director, James Janousek.

He will discuss state contests and camping for 1968. This will include changes of some of the present rules, so I think it will be a good review of all rules.

When you get to Seymour, take Highway 82 going to Lubbock; go about 5 miles and turn right on Farm Road 1789 and go about 2 miles to a white stucco house on the ri ght with a cyclone fence.

Rape to see a good attendance at this last seminar of the yea:.

Mrs. Ed. Haisler, DYD, Dist. IV DISTRICT V (Editor's Note: The following information was somehow left out of Sister Tillie Helmcamp's report that appeared in the Vestnik of Nov. 1st, page 10. It should have read as given here, —Editor).

Now the parents were really comical in dress and in their advice to the young couple. Then came the wedding procession, and what a procession it was with the bridesmaids and escorts in comical clothes and having huge corsages and boutonnieres. First, came Frances Dixon (88), all excited about the wedding and escorted by the town's richest bachelor, Harvey Bryson (81).

Next came Pamela Melnar (142), quite disgusted because her escort, Ladik Ermis (142), wouldn't keep in step with her. Then came Sandra Sembera (88), pleased with it all and rushed in by escort Donald Cox (88), who wanted to get it over with fast! Next came Evelyn Pesak (81), excited about wanting

to catch the bride's bouquet, while Jimmy Caraway (88) thought it all so childish! Then came Junior Bridesmaid Jean Baumann (146), thrilled by it all, and Eugene Sefcik (146), quite bored by it all. Next came the pretty young flower girls, etc., etc.

-SPJS1-FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Dear Members, On Oct. 22 we held our monthly meeting in Slovacek's Ballroom. There was no new business (old or new), which resulted in a very short meeting.

I hope that our November meeting will be better. We are going to plan our Christmas party then, so all of you youth members be sure to come.

Remember, Nov. 19 — next meeting.

Fraternally, Irene Slovacek, Youth Leader

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, The youth at Stefanik Lodge No. 142 were quite busy during the past few weeks.

On Oct. 22nd the fall District V meeting was held. After the meeting the youth put on a fine program. I would like to say that everyone did a fine job. I would like to express my deep appreciation to Christine Ermis who made and donated all the flowers for the kids in the program; also thanks to Henrietta and Gene Veselka for taking a carload of kids to Needville for rehearsals the day before.

On Oct. 28 the youth sponsored their annual barbecue dinner. I would like to thank all the mothers who baked cakes and pies, and also to those who made the dressing and potato salad.

Thanks also to the kitchen helpers and our three fine barbecuers, Henry Hermis, Gene Veselka, and Sidon Tumis.

Fraternally, Rosie Tumis Youth Leader

-SPJSTLODGIr NO. 13, DIME BOX

Dear Readers, Just a reminder to our youth members of our meeting on Nov. 19th.

Please bring the clothing you have collected for our clothing drive to this meeting. We are asked not to accept hats (except woolen hats or caps), neckwear, handbags, girdles, pillows and high-heeled shoes. Things needed

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and archives, a place where historical documents are kept. There are thousands of items that could be preserved in this museum of cur Czech ancestors.

This has to be done at the next convention to become a reality.

The roll call of lodges in District VII showed that nine lodges were represented. They were: 26, Skidmore; 56, Anton Cermak; '79, Corpus Christi: 107 Rozkvet Zapadu, Floresville; 117, Robstown; 118, Kingsville; 133, San Antonio; 152, Pokrok Aqua Dulce; 161, La Parita, Jourdanton.

The next meeting will be hosted by Lodge 107, Floresville; date to be announced later.

• Youth Activity Day will be hosted by Lodge 133 San Antonio; date to be announced later.

The officers of District VII met and plans were made for the moneyraising project and was outlined to the membership. Proceeds from this project will be divided as follows: Y.F. — 75 per cent and G.F. — 25 per cent.

Everyone in District VII will be asked to support the project as it is a MUST for us to continue.

A motion was made and approved that all lodges of District VII be notified by the district secretary that NO LODGE SHALL HOLD A MEETING ON THE SAME DAY AS THE DISTRICT VII MEETING. • The youth program followed, which was presented entirely by the Robstown. Youth Club. Our guest speaker, Bro. Joe Koliha, Supreme Lodge Treasurer, spoke to everyone present, and especially to the four special honored guests of Lodge 117. They were: Bro. Tom Mrazek, Bro. Jaro Rektorik, Sis. ter Agnes Hrncir, and Sis. Ludmila Pavelka.

This concludes the minutes of the .Ciistrict VII meeting.

Betty Jurica, Secy., Dist. VII

-SPJSTDon't forget your Christmas charity pi ojects!

-SP 1ST--

SECTION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MISS SPJST CONTEST Age: Any SPJST female member at least 16 years old and not older than 20 as of Jan. 1, 1968.

Marital Status: Single through the

'68 Convention Coronation.

Membership: A member of the SPJST at least 6 months prior to lodge candidate selection.

Attire: Long formal in speech contest and coronation (district and state).

Selection: Lodge: By fair method decided upon by the youth leader, with lodge approval, or by lodge membership if there isn't a youth leader. One candidate from each lodge, who has never held pete on the district level. the title of "Miss SPJST," may cornDistrict: Competition will be at each district's spring meeting (unless district desires a separate date) but not later than May 20th, 1968. The District Youth Director will arrange selection of at least three judges, who may be members of the SPJST. The competition will be in two separate contests: Talent: (Vocal, musical, dramatic, acrobatics, dancing). Time limit — 3 minutes. Judged on—technique, 45 pts., rendition 55 pts. Total points: 100.

Speech: (Selected from contest topics). Time limit, 3 minutes. Judge on — Personality, 25 points; appearance and poise, 25 points; speech (content and delivery) 50 points. Total points — 100.

The candidate with the highest total points from both contests shall represent the district at the convention.

State: The seven finalists shall compete in three contests to determine the "Miss SPJST." The competition will be at the convention — June 12, 1968.

The three contests are: Interview: (In private with judges) following a Silver Tea. Judged on personality, 35 points; character, 35 points; charm, 30 points.

Talent: Same selection,time limit, and, judging qualities as at district.

Speech: Same topic, time limit, and judging qualities as at district.

The judges for the three convention contests will be selected by the hosting lodges, Supreme Lodge Vice-President, and State Youth Director.

Prizes: All seven finalists will each receive: a wrist watch; $10 per day to each candidate finalist and to one adult chaperone (other than a DYD or delegate attending the convention) for the duration of the convention; travel (10c per mile); flowers for the coronation, courtesy Supreme Lodge, SPJST. The winner shall receive a scholarship of at least $250 which will be paid to college, university, trade or business school of the winner's choice

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 Whenever she chooses to use it; the title of "Miss. SPJST" for the duration of the 1968 convention.

Autobiography of each candidate will be submitted to their District Youth Director PRIOR to the district competition with a recent photo. These forms may be secured from the local lodge youth leader and in those lodges where there isn't a youth leader, they will be sent upon request from the State Youth Director. (Each DYD shall send, picture and form to SYD not later than May 20, 1968).

Inez, Texas A Request To The Youth Members: We, the by-laws committee, are requesting that those youths studying the Czech lessons in the Vestnik ("Ucme se cesky) to write us and let us know if you are reading and finding the lessons useful. Let us bear from you before Jan. 10, 1968. Send your replies to my address given below.

Thank you for your cooperation in the matter.

Fraternally, Leo Krause, Jr, P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968

Tabulation of the convention contests will be conducted by a special committee of four selected by the Vice President of the Supreme Lodge and the State Youth Director.

Following each contest, the judges' results will be placed in a special envelope by the SYD, sealed until opened by the tabulating committee. The committee will work in pairs, operating two machines totaling all contests and balancing at the conclusion.

Topics: 1. The duties of SPJST members to show fraternalism.

2. Fraternalism — key to peace.

3. The necessity of youth to exhibit fraternal spirit.

4. A character-building program for our SPJST youth is necessary.

5. Every SPJST lodge needs to provide for their youth members.

• • CAMPING, 1968 — CAMPERS NOTE! Anyone planning to attend SPJST camp in 1968 must have become a member of the SPJST on or before Oct. 31, 1967. A camper can qualif y for camp if he or she is active in the youth club of the lodge where membership is

held, based on 50 per cent attendance of youth club meetings, as well as youth activity at least from Oct. 31, 1967, to May 31, 1968. Youth in lodges where there are no youth clubs may qualify by attending 50 per cent of the lodge meetings, as well as youth activity provided, from at least Oct. 31, 1967, to May 31, 1968. New youth clubs shall be organized on or before March 1st, 1968, to qualify for camp.

• WIT7RE WILL THE 1968 STATE YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY BE? The 1908 State Youth Achievement Day is set for Sunday, Aug. 18th, 1968.

Where, we do not know, but the District Youth Directors and Supreme Lodge definitely believe it should be hosted by an SRTST lodge. Would your lodge consider hosting this event, either at your lodge home or other facility you could secure?

Bids from any lodge will be accepted until Feb. 1, 1968, at which time the Supreme Lodge president, vicepresident, and the State Youth Director will decide from all bids submitted, where the 1968 State YAD will be held.

Any lodge wishing to submit a bid to host this event in their lodge home or in another place they may secure would need to provide the following: 1. Air conditioning 2. Stage, good operating sound system, lighting, piano in good condition.

3. Seating accommodations for 1,000 people to comfortably view the activities.

4. Separate area for crafts (about 112 items), and roped off to prevent handling of crafts.

5. Dressing rooms for contestants.

6. Noon meal at moderate cost.

7. Evening food available.

8. Separate facility away from main hall (to avoid noise) selling beverages and sandwiches during the afternoon.

9. Dance by a live orchestra following the YAD for those who wish .to stay.

Please send any bids or questions to the State Youth Director.

Fraternally, James J. Janousek State Youth Director Box 100.

Temple. Texas 76501

--SPJST--

Don't forget your Christmas charity projects!

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vAsTNIK FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT HI Youth Leaders, PLEASE NOTE: Seminars are to be held Nov. 9 at Lodge 6 at 7, p.m. and Nov. 16 at Lodge 84 at 7 p.m., with our State Youth Director to explain any changes in our rules, as well as the Miss SPJST and poster contest. Be sure to come.

Wilma Nesuda, DYD, Dist. III --SPJSTDISTRICT IV SEMINAR District IV urges all youth leaders and assistants, and any members who is interested in the youth program to attend the seminar which will be held Monday, Nov. 20, in the home of District IV Youth Director, Mrs. Ed Haisler. This meeting will start promptly at 1 p.m. It will be conducted by our State Youth Director, James Janousek.

He will discuss state contests and camping for 1968. This will include changes of some of the present rules, so I think it will be a good review of all rules.

When you get to Seymour, take Highway 82 going to Lubbock; go about 5 miles and turn right on Farm Road 1789 and go about 2 miles to a white stucco house on the ri ght with a cyclone fence.

Rape to see a good attendance at this last seminar of the yea:.

Mrs. Ed. Haisler, DYD, Dist. IV DISTRICT V (Editor's Note: The following information was somehow left out of Sister Tillie Helmcamp's report that appeared in the Vestnik of Nov. 1st, page 10. It should have read as given here, —Editor).

Now the parents were really comical in dress and in their advice to the young couple. Then came the wedding procession, and what a procession it was with the bridesmaids and escorts in comical clothes and having huge corsages and boutonnieres. First, came Frances Dixon (88), all excited about the wedding and escorted by the town's richest bachelor, Harvey Bryson (81).

Next came Pamela Melnar (142), quite disgusted because her escort, Ladik Ermis (142), wouldn't keep in step with her. Then came Sandra Sembera (88), pleased with it all and rushed in by escort Donald Cox (88), who wanted to get it over with fast! Next came Evelyn Pesak (81), excited about wanting

to catch the bride's bouquet, while Jimmy Caraway (88) thought it all so childish! Then came Junior Bridesmaid Jean Baumann (146), thrilled by it all, and Eugene Sefcik (146), quite bored by it all. Next came the pretty young flower girls, etc., etc.

-SPJS1-FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Dear Members, On Oct. 22 we held our monthly meeting in Slovacek's Ballroom. There was no new business (old or new), which resulted in a very short meeting.

I hope that our November meeting will be better. We are going to plan our Christmas party then, so all of you youth members be sure to come.

Remember, Nov. 19 — next meeting.

Fraternally, Irene Slovacek, Youth Leader

-SPJST---

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, The youth at Stefanik Lodge No. 142 were quite busy during the past few weeks.

On Oct. 22nd the fall District V meeting was held. After the meeting the youth put on a fine program. I would like to say that everyone did a fine job. I would like to express my deep appreciation to Christine Ermis who made and donated all the flowers for the kids in the program; also thanks to Henrietta and Gene Veselka for taking a carload of kids to Needville for rehearsals the day before.

On Oct. 28 the youth sponsored their annual barbecue dinner. I would like to thank all the mothers who baked cakes and pies, and also to those who made the dressing and potato salad.

Thanks also to the kitchen helpers and our three fine barbecuers, Henry Hermis, Gene Veselka, and Sidon Tumis.

Fraternally, Rosie Tumis Youth Leader

-SPJSTLODGIr NO. 13, DIME BOX

Dear Readers, Just a reminder to our youth members of our meeting on Nov. 19th.

Please bring the clothing you have collected for our clothing drive to this meeting. We are asked not to accept hats (except woolen hats or caps), neckwear, handbags, girdles, pillows and high-heeled shoes. Things needed

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16 are clothing for men, ladies and children, low-heel shoes (must be tied in pairs), blankets, quilts, sewing materials, and used nylon stockings.

We will also make plans for our Christmas party. I hope to see all of you there.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mildred Horak, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear' Readers, So much is happening at Lodge 88 I can't find the time to write. Now I must because I have so many people to thank. Thanks to Mr. Stephen Valelk for donating hiS door prize from the monthly meeting to the teen club.

Secondly, a thank-you to Mr. Gill • Wulfson, a Virginia Chemical Co, representative, for presenting a fine program to the teen club. He also provided an after-the-meeting film for both clubs.

Thanks also to Mrs. Marlene Caraway, who has been my right arm this past month. She had an arrangement made for the teen and youth clubs to present to the mother lodge.

She took care of Beseda practice, picture order of our play, and the teen dance while I took a week's vacation.

Many thanks again!

Please bring quilt scraps, yarn, and thread to the lodge so that our youth may collect them and send thein to our old folks' home.• Also, after hearing a letter from one of our members in Viet Nam, the teens decided•to Write to our boys over there.

Anyone having an address of any member serving overseas, we would like him on our list.

My last thanks go to the wonderful chaperone who helped at the Halloween party, I had fun and hope everyone else did too!

Fraternally, Wanda Elzner Youth Leader Don't forget your Christmas charity projects!

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Members ad Frieds, We bad the best attendance 'yet at our last youth club meeting on Nov. 5th. After the meeting we filed out as quietly as it is possible for 45 youths to file out (the adults were having their meeting also. We wanted to be as quiet as possible). After we had our refreshments we went into the kitchen to

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YOUTH CLUB OF THE WEEK

.m..m.snatcaLtamilla Members of the Youth Club, Lodge 24, Cyclone HISTORY OF YOUTH CLUB, LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE The Cyclone Youth Club was organized on March 19, 1967, with the help of District Youth Director, Sister Emily Mikeska, and State Youth. Director James Janausek. The club started with 11 members. The officers of the club are as follows: President - Cathy Mikeska Vice President - Mark Sebek Secretary - Wayne Psencik Treasurer - Sharon Schiller Reporter - Faye Zavodny Committee members are as follows: Entertainment - Mike Mikeska and Weldon Schiller Refreshment - Debbie Zavodny and Arleen Cabla Membership - Debra Baca and Deborah Haisler

The youth leader is Mollie Zavodny.

Her assistant is Leona Schiller. La Verne Cabla and Martha Zavodny help out with the committees as co-assistants.

make posters for our Fun Night, which is the Youth Club's money-making project and will be held Dec. 10th at 4:30 p.m. We have some very good artists and with imagination some very nice posters were made. These are to. beput in different business places for advertising purposes. All of you in the Temple area that see a Star Hall poster will know that it was made by a group from the youth club and we do hope you will come out and patronize us on that date. We will write more on this later.

We also voted to have hayrides in November (the weather permitting).

The Juniors are to have theirs Saturday, Nov. 11, but it will be over by the time this letter is in print. However, since it has rained here all week it may have to be postponed to a later date.

Everyone will be notified if this should happen. The teens are to 'have their hayride Nova 24th, the day after Thanksgiving. They are to meet at the hall at 6:30 for a ride-who knows where?

We had a very nice turnout of youth and adults at our hall cleanup Nov. 6. There were little ones, like little mice, all around the hall, scrubbing walls, and bigger ones on stepladders cleaning light fixtures and chandeliers. Nothing got broke and everything smells so clean!

My special thanks to my two assistants, Mrs. Georgia Pavlica and Mrs. Vlasta Hruska and all the other adults who pitched in and helped with the young people. Without your help we could not accomplish much. We have several other events planned for No-

New Ideas - Alan Tyroch and Patrick Mikeska.

The club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Two new members were recently accepted, several social members attend the meetings, and there are usually visitors.

Although the club is still fairly new the indications are that the club has a nice growth potential and can develop into one of the outstanding clubs of the state. Their interest is high and they can go far. We are indebted to Mrs. Mollie Zavodny for supplying the above information, and Good- Luck!

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 vember and December and I wit/ write about these later.

Fraternally, Mrs. Adeline Kohutek Youth Leader --SPJSTTEEN CF UB. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members and Readers, We held our regular Teen Club meeting Sunday, Nov. 5. There were a few members absent due to the memorial service at the West Catholic Cemetery at the same time.

The members present decided to set the date for our next party on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m., at our lodge hall. Music will be by the John Griffin band. Refreshments will be served to all present and their dates, or one friend each. This also will be a farewell for Johnnie Krizan who will become 20 years old on Nov. 17th. All are cordially invited to help him celebrate his birthday.

The youth leaders' seminar was held Thursday night, Nov. 9, at our hall and was enjoyed by the few who were present, even though it was raining.

At our next club 'meeting we will have a spelling contest on Czech names, not just a practice like we had at our last meeting, so you all brush up on all the Czech names. It's lots of fun and the top winner will receive a prize. Hope to see all members and friends at the party.

Fraternally, Ruth Krizan, Teen Leader -SPJSTLETTERS FROM THE YOUTH LODGE NO. 77, BOMARTON Dear Friends, Our guests at our Halloween party on Oct. 29 th were Donald and Ronald Johnson. Our president Charles Lawrence had some great games picked out and was in charge. This let the adults sit back and enjoy them, too. Thank you, Lillie, for the orange punch and cookies.

Fraternally, Chris Lawrence -SPJST--LODGE NO. 77, BOMARTON Dear Frineds, There will be a meeting on Dec. 10th to discuss a Christmas party and carol singing. It will be at the home of B. W. Paylieek so that we may practice some Christmas songs.

Fraternally, Craig Lawrence

VESTVItIC LODGE NO. 77, BOMARTON Dear Friends, We had a Halloween party Oct. 29 and was it fun! We played games that were enjoyed by all. Pardon us, Lillie for leaving your house in such a mess.

I hope you have pulled it back together, and thank you for letting us have it at your horse.

Fraternally, Charles Lawrence

ments, everyone is to bring a covered dish. The mother lodge will furnish the drinks.

We want to thank Mrs. Herbert Riethmayer, Sr., for being our guest .speaker and for the interesting talk and display of her many crafts and handiwork.

Fraternally, Bruce Stalmach, Reporter

--SPJST-

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Readers, On Sunday, Nov. 5th, we made Christmas bells in our meeting. The teen group had Mr. Gil Wulfson come and talk to them. Then we all went in and saw a movie. It was fun.

On Nov. 11th, we danced the Beseda at another Golden Age Home. We are collecting quilt scraps and thread for our old folks' home in Taylor.

Fraternally, Jode Elsner q•-• LODGE NO. P. BRYAN Dear Friends and Readers, Our last meeting was held Nov. 'Ith. There were • members and 5 parents present.

Mrs. Lilly Matejka, talked to us about our club and the jobs of our club. The meeting was adjourned.

Afterwards we had refreshments.

Fraternally, Deborah Vytopil (11), Reporter _ LODGE NO. 40, HILLJE Dear Vestnik Readers, We held our regular monthly meeting on Nov. 7th at the Hilije Hall. We decided that we will have our Christmas party and meeting on Dec. 8th, at 7:30 p.m. We celebrated the birthday of Veronica Reck.

At our next meeting, which will be held on Dec. 8th, we will celebrate the birthday of Terry Priesmeyer. Be sure to come.

Fraternally, Delores Knebel ( 11 ) -SPJSTLODGE: 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members, Nearly all our members were present at our regular meeting on Nov. 5.

President Diana Matoska reminded everyone about the Thanksgiving program and social. This will be on Nov. 19, at the lodge hall, starting at 4 p.m.

'This is for everyone, and we especially want the adults to be there. Each person may bring guests. For refresh-

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Dear Readers, Hungerford Lodge 58 is selling onefourth of a pound of chocolate candy as a fund-raising project.

We had an ice cream social Oct. 21st.

I have been very busy and haven't been able to write to the Vestnik very often but I'm going to try to write about our news every week.

Fraternally, Patsy Kalina ( 13 ) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, At our last meeting, held Nov. 5th at one o'clock, we discussed the plans for our teen hayride which is to be held on Nov. 24, and our junior hayride, which is to be held on Nov. 11. We were told by Mrs. Kohutek, our youth leader, that the destination and transportation were to be a surprise.

At this meeting, it was announced that Betty Olejnik, a member of our youth club, had accepted to run for Miss SPJST. Only one member, Leonard Marek, had a birthday in November.

The big issue at this meeting was the possibility of making a float for Temple's Christmas parade. Everyone realized the hard work involved in making one of these floats, but since the mother lodge volunteered to pay for half the cost if the float was accepted, we decided to work hard and make this float great.

After the meeting, we made posters advertising our fun night, which is to be held in December.

Darrell Fojtasek (14), Historian -SP.). ST-LODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON Dear Members, On Nov. 5th, we had our monthly meeting. There was no • unfinished business, so we went right into new business. New business concerned a charity project for Christmas. We decided to make up baskets of fruit and deliver them on Dec. 15th, and also go

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We will also make plans for our Christmas party. I hope to see all of you there.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mildred Horak, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear' Readers, So much is happening at Lodge 88 I can't find the time to write. Now I must because I have so many people to thank. Thanks to Mr. Stephen Valelk for donating hiS door prize from the monthly meeting to the teen club.

Secondly, a thank-you to Mr. Gill • Wulfson, a Virginia Chemical Co, representative, for presenting a fine program to the teen club. He also provided an after-the-meeting film for both clubs.

Thanks also to Mrs. Marlene Caraway, who has been my right arm this past month. She had an arrangement made for the teen and youth clubs to present to the mother lodge.

She took care of Beseda practice, picture order of our play, and the teen dance while I took a week's vacation.

Many thanks again!

Please bring quilt scraps, yarn, and thread to the lodge so that our youth may collect them and send thein to our old folks' home.• Also, after hearing a letter from one of our members in Viet Nam, the teens decided•to Write to our boys over there.

Anyone having an address of any member serving overseas, we would like him on our list.

My last thanks go to the wonderful chaperone who helped at the Halloween party, I had fun and hope everyone else did too!

Fraternally, Wanda Elzner Youth Leader Don't forget your Christmas charity projects!

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Members ad Frieds, We bad the best attendance 'yet at our last youth club meeting on Nov. 5th. After the meeting we filed out as quietly as it is possible for 45 youths to file out (the adults were having their meeting also. We wanted to be as quiet as possible). After we had our refreshments we went into the kitchen to

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.m..m.snatcaLtamilla Members of the Youth Club, Lodge 24, Cyclone HISTORY OF YOUTH CLUB, LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE The Cyclone Youth Club was organized on March 19, 1967, with the help of District Youth Director, Sister Emily Mikeska, and State Youth. Director James Janausek. The club started with 11 members. The officers of the club are as follows: President - Cathy Mikeska Vice President - Mark Sebek Secretary - Wayne Psencik Treasurer - Sharon Schiller Reporter - Faye Zavodny Committee members are as follows: Entertainment - Mike Mikeska and Weldon Schiller Refreshment - Debbie Zavodny and Arleen Cabla Membership - Debra Baca and Deborah Haisler

The youth leader is Mollie Zavodny.

Her assistant is Leona Schiller. La Verne Cabla and Martha Zavodny help out with the committees as co-assistants.

make posters for our Fun Night, which is the Youth Club's money-making project and will be held Dec. 10th at 4:30 p.m. We have some very good artists and with imagination some very nice posters were made. These are to. beput in different business places for advertising purposes. All of you in the Temple area that see a Star Hall poster will know that it was made by a group from the youth club and we do hope you will come out and patronize us on that date. We will write more on this later.

We also voted to have hayrides in November (the weather permitting).

The Juniors are to have theirs Saturday, Nov. 11, but it will be over by the time this letter is in print. However, since it has rained here all week it may have to be postponed to a later date.

Everyone will be notified if this should happen. The teens are to 'have their hayride Nova 24th, the day after Thanksgiving. They are to meet at the hall at 6:30 for a ride-who knows where?

We had a very nice turnout of youth and adults at our hall cleanup Nov. 6. There were little ones, like little mice, all around the hall, scrubbing walls, and bigger ones on stepladders cleaning light fixtures and chandeliers. Nothing got broke and everything smells so clean!

My special thanks to my two assistants, Mrs. Georgia Pavlica and Mrs. Vlasta Hruska and all the other adults who pitched in and helped with the young people. Without your help we could not accomplish much. We have several other events planned for No-

New Ideas - Alan Tyroch and Patrick Mikeska.

The club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Two new members were recently accepted, several social members attend the meetings, and there are usually visitors.

Although the club is still fairly new the indications are that the club has a nice growth potential and can develop into one of the outstanding clubs of the state. Their interest is high and they can go far. We are indebted to Mrs. Mollie Zavodny for supplying the above information, and Good- Luck!

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 vember and December and I wit/ write about these later.

Fraternally, Mrs. Adeline Kohutek Youth Leader --SPJSTTEEN CF UB. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members and Readers, We held our regular Teen Club meeting Sunday, Nov. 5. There were a few members absent due to the memorial service at the West Catholic Cemetery at the same time.

The members present decided to set the date for our next party on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m., at our lodge hall. Music will be by the John Griffin band. Refreshments will be served to all present and their dates, or one friend each. This also will be a farewell for Johnnie Krizan who will become 20 years old on Nov. 17th. All are cordially invited to help him celebrate his birthday.

The youth leaders' seminar was held Thursday night, Nov. 9, at our hall and was enjoyed by the few who were present, even though it was raining.

At our next club 'meeting we will have a spelling contest on Czech names, not just a practice like we had at our last meeting, so you all brush up on all the Czech names. It's lots of fun and the top winner will receive a prize. Hope to see all members and friends at the party.

Fraternally, Ruth Krizan, Teen Leader -SPJSTLETTERS FROM THE YOUTH LODGE NO. 77, BOMARTON Dear Friends, Our guests at our Halloween party on Oct. 29 th were Donald and Ronald Johnson. Our president Charles Lawrence had some great games picked out and was in charge. This let the adults sit back and enjoy them, too. Thank you, Lillie, for the orange punch and cookies.

Fraternally, Chris Lawrence -SPJST--LODGE NO. 77, BOMARTON Dear Frineds, There will be a meeting on Dec. 10th to discuss a Christmas party and carol singing. It will be at the home of B. W. Paylieek so that we may practice some Christmas songs.

Fraternally, Craig Lawrence

VESTVItIC LODGE NO. 77, BOMARTON Dear Friends, We had a Halloween party Oct. 29 and was it fun! We played games that were enjoyed by all. Pardon us, Lillie for leaving your house in such a mess.

I hope you have pulled it back together, and thank you for letting us have it at your horse.

Fraternally, Charles Lawrence

ments, everyone is to bring a covered dish. The mother lodge will furnish the drinks.

We want to thank Mrs. Herbert Riethmayer, Sr., for being our guest .speaker and for the interesting talk and display of her many crafts and handiwork.

Fraternally, Bruce Stalmach, Reporter

--SPJST-

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Readers, On Sunday, Nov. 5th, we made Christmas bells in our meeting. The teen group had Mr. Gil Wulfson come and talk to them. Then we all went in and saw a movie. It was fun.

On Nov. 11th, we danced the Beseda at another Golden Age Home. We are collecting quilt scraps and thread for our old folks' home in Taylor.

Fraternally, Jode Elsner q•-• LODGE NO. P. BRYAN Dear Friends and Readers, Our last meeting was held Nov. 'Ith. There were • members and 5 parents present.

Mrs. Lilly Matejka, talked to us about our club and the jobs of our club. The meeting was adjourned.

Afterwards we had refreshments.

Fraternally, Deborah Vytopil (11), Reporter _ LODGE NO. 40, HILLJE Dear Vestnik Readers, We held our regular monthly meeting on Nov. 7th at the Hilije Hall. We decided that we will have our Christmas party and meeting on Dec. 8th, at 7:30 p.m. We celebrated the birthday of Veronica Reck.

At our next meeting, which will be held on Dec. 8th, we will celebrate the birthday of Terry Priesmeyer. Be sure to come.

Fraternally, Delores Knebel ( 11 ) -SPJSTLODGE: 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members, Nearly all our members were present at our regular meeting on Nov. 5.

President Diana Matoska reminded everyone about the Thanksgiving program and social. This will be on Nov. 19, at the lodge hall, starting at 4 p.m.

'This is for everyone, and we especially want the adults to be there. Each person may bring guests. For refresh-

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Dear Readers, Hungerford Lodge 58 is selling onefourth of a pound of chocolate candy as a fund-raising project.

We had an ice cream social Oct. 21st.

I have been very busy and haven't been able to write to the Vestnik very often but I'm going to try to write about our news every week.

Fraternally, Patsy Kalina ( 13 ) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, At our last meeting, held Nov. 5th at one o'clock, we discussed the plans for our teen hayride which is to be held on Nov. 24, and our junior hayride, which is to be held on Nov. 11. We were told by Mrs. Kohutek, our youth leader, that the destination and transportation were to be a surprise.

At this meeting, it was announced that Betty Olejnik, a member of our youth club, had accepted to run for Miss SPJST. Only one member, Leonard Marek, had a birthday in November.

The big issue at this meeting was the possibility of making a float for Temple's Christmas parade. Everyone realized the hard work involved in making one of these floats, but since the mother lodge volunteered to pay for half the cost if the float was accepted, we decided to work hard and make this float great.

After the meeting, we made posters advertising our fun night, which is to be held in December.

Darrell Fojtasek (14), Historian -SP.). ST-LODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON Dear Members, On Nov. 5th, we had our monthly meeting. There was no • unfinished business, so we went right into new business. New business concerned a charity project for Christmas. We decided to make up baskets of fruit and deliver them on Dec. 15th, and also go

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Iii caroling.

On Nov. 19th, we are going horseback riding at ‘e:30.

We introduced our new members as fellows: Ruby Fee, Gerald Wayne Roberts, Vernon Roberts, and Mark Roberts.

Fraternally, Joseph Hlozek, Reporter --.SPJST--• No. 13, DIME BOX

Dear we had our meeting. We On had a r c speaker, Mr. Kubena. He talked behavier. He also talked about a diploma. He said that a diploma Wc1.; not just a piece of paper, but meant a better career. He told us some lie aionne jokes.

Fraternally, latta Kubena (11) - SP:NT-LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Readers, This month was a very busy month.

Mr. an,) Brdecka had their 30th anniversary and they had an anniversary party at Needville at the American Legion Hall, I saw a bunch of my SPJST friends. Sunday, Nov. 12th we had our SPJST meeting.

Fraternally, Peggy Kalina (9) -SPJST-LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

Dear Readers, On Oct. 15 we had our monthly meeting. We discussed that for our next meeting we were going on a charity drive. All the youth members are going to bring old clothes, toys, shoes, etc.

After the meeting, refreshments were served. After the refreshments, our youth played SPJST football. Mr. Horak and Mr. Kubena played against each other.

Now remember, youth, to bring your things for the drive!

See you next month.

Fraternally, Deborah Kubena (13)

After the games we drew for door prizes. They were won as follows: (children) Arlene Zak; (adults) Leona Miculka; (birthday) Evelyn Holy (only October birthday).

After the prizes were drawn everyone enjoyed a good lunch.

Fraternally, Marcie Lee Holy (11)

YOUR

,(.1CTIVM CALENDAR DISTRICT II

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Star Hall Sunday, Dec. 10 - 4:30 p.m.; Annual Fun Night sponsored by youth club (money-making project).

Supper will be served consisting of barbecue on bun, sausage sandwiches, chips, pickles, coffee, pie, cake, and kolaehes will be sold separately. Cake walk and games will be played, all at a nominal fee.

Everyone invited.

Meeting - first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

-SPJSTDISTRICT NO. 5 Lodge No. 81, Needville First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. - Youth Club meeting at the lodge hall.

-SPJST-

Lodge No. 88, Houston Every Friday - Teen dance; 7:30 to 11:30. Adm. $1.

Meetings every first Friday; 3 p.m.; teens in the Red Room and juniors in the Youth Room.

--Our 70th YearLodge No. 142, Houston

Friday before the first Sunday of each month - Youth meeting at the lodge hall, at 8 p.m -SPJST-DISTRICT VI

Lodge No. 30, Taiton Every first Tuesday of the month Youth Club meeting at 4:45 p.m.; Taiton Community Center --SPJSTMISIMMESIRTE

ZEM.

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LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, We held our regular meeting on a very cloudy and rainy day. The attendance was poor, but adults as well as children enjoyed themselves.

First of all, we held cur regular meeting, with it 19 members listening to the president. After the meeting there were games to be played. The adults and children played and everyone won at least one prize.

NECROLOGY

mother, grandmother, and our lodge sister, ROSALIE SEECIK. Sister Sefcik passed away on Oct. 13th, 1967, in the SPJST Rest Home after an extended illness. She is survived by two sons, Jerry of San Angelo, and Johnny Lee of Temple; two daughters, Mrs. M. L. Johnson and Mrs. Jerry Polk of Louisiana.

Sister Sefcik was a good and faithful member of our lodge and always mindful of her &Alas. .Services were held in Temple, T•.iTls, and burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.

May she rest in peace.

H. E. Bras Mrs. Louis Pelzel Emil Krupala --Neso•tation Committee -_ RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY Lodge Touha No. 125, Westhoff, SPJST Whereas, it has pleased The Almighty to remove from our midst our loyal and true member, FRANK BAROS, of Westoff, Texas, who held membership in SPJST Lodge Touha No. 125 for 50 years, and Whereas, he was held in righ esteem and contributed generously to the welfare of the lodge, Be It Therefore Resolved that we cherish the 'memory of our departed brother, and be it further resolved that we hereby express OUT heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, and that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of our lodge, and that they be published in the Vestnik, our official organ.

R.espectfuily submitted, Ed J. Lukas Louise Lukas Vera Baros -Resolution Committee .

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, Lodge No. 47, Seaton,. acting for and in behalf of our lodge officers and members, express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister,

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

MARIE CABLA,

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge T. G. Masaryk No. 160, do hereby, in behalf of all the members of our lodge, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family on the passing away of their

who passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 19-37, at the age of 87 years, 9 month' i and 3 days. She died at the home c her daughter, Mrs. Adolph F. Shenkir in Cleburne, after a long illness. She was a member of the Seaton Brethren

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 Church and SPJST Lodge No. 47 in Seaton for many years.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. W. J. Matous of Seaton, Mrs. Adolph Shenkir of Cleburne, and Mrs. Marie Chambers of San Antonio; two sons, Mathu Cabla of Seaton and Albert Cabla of Temple; a stepson, Jerry Cabla of Seaton; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Tom Spears of California; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kubala of Pinedale, Calif., and Mrs. Angeline Cabla of Sinton; 29 grandchildren; 64 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 31st in the Seaton Brethren Church, with the Rev. F. J. Kostohryz officiating. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Seaton, with the Hewitt Funeral Home in charge. Grandsons served as pallm•earers.

May our departed sister rest in peace and her memory live among us forever.

Agnes Motl Emily Mikeska Dorothy Pechal -Resolution Committee -SPJSTRESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 24, SPJST, Cyclone, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved surviving family of our departed sister, ANNA T. NUSSBAUM, who, after an extended illness, passed away in a hospital in ROsebud, Texas, on Wednesday, November, at the age of 62 years.

Funeral services were held on Nov. 3 at Hoelscher Funeral Home Chapel in Rosebud.

Sister Nussbaum was born at Cyclone, Texas on Sept. 6, 1905. For the past 38 years she had lived near Rosebud.

Surviving are her bereaved husband, John Nussbaum of Rosebud; a son, W. J. Nussbaum of Bellville, Illinois; a daughter, Mrs. Vernon Lambert cf Irving, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Ben Weimann of Rosebud and five grandchildren.

May Our deceased sister rest in eternal peace.

Henry Mares F. W. Martinec E. J. Bedrich

VESTKIN EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu: No. 47, Seaton, Texas, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, ROSIE CIIUDEJ, who passed away Nov. 1, 1967, at the age of 79 at her home at 2225 Clay Ave., Waco, after about two weeks illness.

She was born in Czechoslovakia, and had lived in Central Texas since 1902, and the last 25 years in Waco.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 3rd, from the Compton-Waltrip Funeral Home in Waco, with the Rev. A. C. Lane and the Rev. Frank Simcik officiating. GraveSide services were Friday at 4 p.m. in the National Cemetery at Seaton.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Joe V. Chlapek of Seaton, Mrs. N. E. Barbee and Mrs. John A. Keyson, both of Waco and Mrs. Edward Nichols of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sons, Jerry J. Chudej of Waco and William J. Chudej of Alexandria, La.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Agnes Motl Emily Mikeska Dorothy Pechal -SPJST-SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned membersr of the Resolution Committee of Beyersville, SPJST Lodge No. 48, acting for and in behalf of our officers and members, express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MRS. ROSIE C. KONESCHIK, who passed away atthe age of 79 years.

Mrs. Koneschik was a member of Lodge 48, Beyersville, and a member of The Taylor Brethren Church.

She was born in Industry on December 7, 1887. Mrs. Koneschik died Monday, October 30, 1967, in the SPJST Rest Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 1, at 2 p. m., at the Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor. Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter,

19 Mrs. Leonard (Josie) Meier, one son, Ben Koneschik; one sister, Mrs. Annie Shiller; and one granddaughter, Maxine Meier, all of Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max F. Koneschik, who died in 1942, four brothers and five sisters.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 48, Beyersville Mrs. Edwin Turek Mrs. B. C. Stalmach Mrs. Hilbert Shiller

-SPJST-To most people ice cream and ice

milk vary in price and calories. But you may or may not avoid calories by using ice milk instead of ice cream.

You may find a highly whipped. minimum-fat ice Cream with the same calorie count as ice milk; you may also find ice cream with 60 calories more per serving than ice milk. The difference is due to the composition and the manufacturing process, says Jenoyce Douglas, Extension foods and nutrition specialist at Texas A&M University..

Ice milk may contain not less than two percent or more than seven percent milk fat. Ice cream, in most instances, must contain at least 10 percent milk fat but may contain more.

These minimum amount are controlled by state and federal standards. As land az-the products in the mixture conform to the set standards, the composition need not be stated on the label.

But the caloric value will not always follow the fat content because the ingredients and the amount of whipping.

During freezing, the ingredients are whipped and incorporate the right amount of air into the structure. Dur ing this, ice cream can be increased in volume 70 to 80 percent while ice milk usually increases no more than 60 per-

Wednesday, November 15 ; 1967

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Iii caroling.

On Nov. 19th, we are going horseback riding at ‘e:30.

We introduced our new members as fellows: Ruby Fee, Gerald Wayne Roberts, Vernon Roberts, and Mark Roberts.

Fraternally, Joseph Hlozek, Reporter --.SPJST--• No. 13, DIME BOX

Dear we had our meeting. We On had a r c speaker, Mr. Kubena. He talked behavier. He also talked about a diploma. He said that a diploma Wc1.; not just a piece of paper, but meant a better career. He told us some lie aionne jokes.

Fraternally, latta Kubena (11) - SP:NT-LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Readers, This month was a very busy month.

Mr. an,) Brdecka had their 30th anniversary and they had an anniversary party at Needville at the American Legion Hall, I saw a bunch of my SPJST friends. Sunday, Nov. 12th we had our SPJST meeting.

Fraternally, Peggy Kalina (9) -SPJST-LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

Dear Readers, On Oct. 15 we had our monthly meeting. We discussed that for our next meeting we were going on a charity drive. All the youth members are going to bring old clothes, toys, shoes, etc.

After the meeting, refreshments were served. After the refreshments, our youth played SPJST football. Mr. Horak and Mr. Kubena played against each other.

Now remember, youth, to bring your things for the drive!

See you next month.

Fraternally, Deborah Kubena (13)

After the games we drew for door prizes. They were won as follows: (children) Arlene Zak; (adults) Leona Miculka; (birthday) Evelyn Holy (only October birthday).

After the prizes were drawn everyone enjoyed a good lunch.

Fraternally, Marcie Lee Holy (11)

YOUR

,(.1CTIVM CALENDAR DISTRICT II

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Star Hall Sunday, Dec. 10 - 4:30 p.m.; Annual Fun Night sponsored by youth club (money-making project).

Supper will be served consisting of barbecue on bun, sausage sandwiches, chips, pickles, coffee, pie, cake, and kolaehes will be sold separately. Cake walk and games will be played, all at a nominal fee.

Everyone invited.

Meeting - first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

-SPJSTDISTRICT NO. 5 Lodge No. 81, Needville First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. - Youth Club meeting at the lodge hall.

-SPJST-

Lodge No. 88, Houston Every Friday - Teen dance; 7:30 to 11:30. Adm. $1.

Meetings every first Friday; 3 p.m.; teens in the Red Room and juniors in the Youth Room.

--Our 70th YearLodge No. 142, Houston

Friday before the first Sunday of each month - Youth meeting at the lodge hall, at 8 p.m -SPJST-DISTRICT VI

Lodge No. 30, Taiton Every first Tuesday of the month Youth Club meeting at 4:45 p.m.; Taiton Community Center --SPJSTMISIMMESIRTE

ZEM.

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LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, We held our regular meeting on a very cloudy and rainy day. The attendance was poor, but adults as well as children enjoyed themselves.

First of all, we held cur regular meeting, with it 19 members listening to the president. After the meeting there were games to be played. The adults and children played and everyone won at least one prize.

NECROLOGY

mother, grandmother, and our lodge sister, ROSALIE SEECIK. Sister Sefcik passed away on Oct. 13th, 1967, in the SPJST Rest Home after an extended illness. She is survived by two sons, Jerry of San Angelo, and Johnny Lee of Temple; two daughters, Mrs. M. L. Johnson and Mrs. Jerry Polk of Louisiana.

Sister Sefcik was a good and faithful member of our lodge and always mindful of her &Alas. .Services were held in Temple, T•.iTls, and burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.

May she rest in peace.

H. E. Bras Mrs. Louis Pelzel Emil Krupala --Neso•tation Committee -_ RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY Lodge Touha No. 125, Westhoff, SPJST Whereas, it has pleased The Almighty to remove from our midst our loyal and true member, FRANK BAROS, of Westoff, Texas, who held membership in SPJST Lodge Touha No. 125 for 50 years, and Whereas, he was held in righ esteem and contributed generously to the welfare of the lodge, Be It Therefore Resolved that we cherish the 'memory of our departed brother, and be it further resolved that we hereby express OUT heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, and that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of our lodge, and that they be published in the Vestnik, our official organ.

R.espectfuily submitted, Ed J. Lukas Louise Lukas Vera Baros -Resolution Committee .

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, Lodge No. 47, Seaton,. acting for and in behalf of our lodge officers and members, express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister,

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

MARIE CABLA,

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge T. G. Masaryk No. 160, do hereby, in behalf of all the members of our lodge, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family on the passing away of their

who passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 19-37, at the age of 87 years, 9 month' i and 3 days. She died at the home c her daughter, Mrs. Adolph F. Shenkir in Cleburne, after a long illness. She was a member of the Seaton Brethren

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 Church and SPJST Lodge No. 47 in Seaton for many years.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. W. J. Matous of Seaton, Mrs. Adolph Shenkir of Cleburne, and Mrs. Marie Chambers of San Antonio; two sons, Mathu Cabla of Seaton and Albert Cabla of Temple; a stepson, Jerry Cabla of Seaton; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Tom Spears of California; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kubala of Pinedale, Calif., and Mrs. Angeline Cabla of Sinton; 29 grandchildren; 64 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 31st in the Seaton Brethren Church, with the Rev. F. J. Kostohryz officiating. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Seaton, with the Hewitt Funeral Home in charge. Grandsons served as pallm•earers.

May our departed sister rest in peace and her memory live among us forever.

Agnes Motl Emily Mikeska Dorothy Pechal -Resolution Committee -SPJSTRESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 24, SPJST, Cyclone, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved surviving family of our departed sister, ANNA T. NUSSBAUM, who, after an extended illness, passed away in a hospital in ROsebud, Texas, on Wednesday, November, at the age of 62 years.

Funeral services were held on Nov. 3 at Hoelscher Funeral Home Chapel in Rosebud.

Sister Nussbaum was born at Cyclone, Texas on Sept. 6, 1905. For the past 38 years she had lived near Rosebud.

Surviving are her bereaved husband, John Nussbaum of Rosebud; a son, W. J. Nussbaum of Bellville, Illinois; a daughter, Mrs. Vernon Lambert cf Irving, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Ben Weimann of Rosebud and five grandchildren.

May Our deceased sister rest in eternal peace.

Henry Mares F. W. Martinec E. J. Bedrich

VESTKIN EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu: No. 47, Seaton, Texas, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, ROSIE CIIUDEJ, who passed away Nov. 1, 1967, at the age of 79 at her home at 2225 Clay Ave., Waco, after about two weeks illness.

She was born in Czechoslovakia, and had lived in Central Texas since 1902, and the last 25 years in Waco.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 3rd, from the Compton-Waltrip Funeral Home in Waco, with the Rev. A. C. Lane and the Rev. Frank Simcik officiating. GraveSide services were Friday at 4 p.m. in the National Cemetery at Seaton.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Joe V. Chlapek of Seaton, Mrs. N. E. Barbee and Mrs. John A. Keyson, both of Waco and Mrs. Edward Nichols of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sons, Jerry J. Chudej of Waco and William J. Chudej of Alexandria, La.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Agnes Motl Emily Mikeska Dorothy Pechal -SPJST-SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned membersr of the Resolution Committee of Beyersville, SPJST Lodge No. 48, acting for and in behalf of our officers and members, express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MRS. ROSIE C. KONESCHIK, who passed away atthe age of 79 years.

Mrs. Koneschik was a member of Lodge 48, Beyersville, and a member of The Taylor Brethren Church.

She was born in Industry on December 7, 1887. Mrs. Koneschik died Monday, October 30, 1967, in the SPJST Rest Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 1, at 2 p. m., at the Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor. Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter,

19 Mrs. Leonard (Josie) Meier, one son, Ben Koneschik; one sister, Mrs. Annie Shiller; and one granddaughter, Maxine Meier, all of Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max F. Koneschik, who died in 1942, four brothers and five sisters.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 48, Beyersville Mrs. Edwin Turek Mrs. B. C. Stalmach Mrs. Hilbert Shiller

-SPJST-To most people ice cream and ice

milk vary in price and calories. But you may or may not avoid calories by using ice milk instead of ice cream.

You may find a highly whipped. minimum-fat ice Cream with the same calorie count as ice milk; you may also find ice cream with 60 calories more per serving than ice milk. The difference is due to the composition and the manufacturing process, says Jenoyce Douglas, Extension foods and nutrition specialist at Texas A&M University..

Ice milk may contain not less than two percent or more than seven percent milk fat. Ice cream, in most instances, must contain at least 10 percent milk fat but may contain more.

These minimum amount are controlled by state and federal standards. As land az-the products in the mixture conform to the set standards, the composition need not be stated on the label.

But the caloric value will not always follow the fat content because the ingredients and the amount of whipping.

During freezing, the ingredients are whipped and incorporate the right amount of air into the structure. Dur ing this, ice cream can be increased in volume 70 to 80 percent while ice milk usually increases no more than 60 per-

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20 cent.

This increase, of course, helps determine the caloric concentration, Miss Douglas says.

Ice milk is increasing in popularity but lee cream still outsells it three to one. Dairy figures show that more than 371 million gallons of ice cream were produced during the first half of 1967.

The term "you all" is used at least six times in the Bible. sP4ST-The tarantula has no sense of hearing.

SPJSTThere are over 100 tornadoes a year in the United States.

—SPJSTPure water is a compound of two gases, hydrogen and oxygen.

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 When sending a change of address to the Supreme Lodge, it is imperative that our readers send in both the old and new Zip Codes, and both old and new addresses. If this is not done, dispatch of the Vestnik will be delayed indefinitely.

The big trouble with political jokes is they often get elected!

ST—

Thinking is very much like dying — each must do it for himself.

Your best bet is usually the one you didn't make.

--SPJST Canned salmon, not gold, is Alaska's most important revenue producer.

DANCE THANKSGIVING DANCE

IN THE CHANDELIER BALLROOM AIR-CONDITIONED

Saturday, November 18th MUSIC BY THE

Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88 WEST 15th and BEALL STREETS HOUSTON, TEXAS

Music Masters of Ennis

Saturday, November 18th Blumes of La Grange

LODGE NO. 84

Charity Ball — Wed., Nov. 22nd

2625 Floyd S $1.25 Per Person

Dallas, Texas 8:30 till 12:30

WITH HOUSTON'S GREAT BUDDY BROCK Semi-formal — 9 till 1. Get your reservations now at the lodge; $3.00 a person, or $6 per couple.

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL UN 9-5787 -PLENTY OF TABLES — WAITER SERVICE

Wednesday, November 15, 1967

SENT Entertainment Cake. r As a matter of policy, oily those activities and functions promoted by or sponsored by the SPJST, or any of its lodges, will be publi:died in flu SPJST Entertainment Calendar. Such notices for publication should be sub. mated by a bonafidc lodge officer, or in sora, 1:!,ases. b y If:Ige hall manar:ors.

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Saturday, Nov. 18 -- Party and Public Dance; John Griffin Saturday, Nov. 25 — Wedding Sunday. Dec. 3 — Lodge meeting and elections Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Bank party New Year's Eve Dance — Fiddle Swingsters --SPJST----Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Saturday, Nov. 25 — Leo Majek's Orch. of Corpus Christi Saturday, Dec. 2 -- Vrazel's Polka Band.

Lodge No. 29, Taylor November 18 — Hi-Toppers November 23 — Thanksgiving Dance; Lee Roy Matocha December 23 — Hi-Toppers January 1 — 1968 -- Lee Roy Matocha, --sr MT — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 18 — Otis Beck Saturday, Nov. 25 — Gene Ivy and The Jamborees —SPJSTLodge No. 40, Hillje Wednesday, Nov. 22 — The Jades Saturday, Nov. 25 — The Impacts Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Nov. 18 — Mr. and Mrs. Leo Baca will have their 25th Wedding anniversary dance; music by Lee use Tuesday, Nov. 21 — Board of Directors' meeting Saturday, Nov. 25 — Dance; Steffek Saturday, Dec. 2 — Dance; Hi-Toppers Sunday, Dec. 10 — Youth Fun Night, 4:30 p.m.

---SPJST---

Lodge No. 48, rieyersville Sunday ; Nov. 19. — Thanksgiving program and Social Sunday, Dec. 3 — Lodge meeting Saturday, Dec. 16th — Lodge Christmas party

VESTN Lodge 66, (Linden Hall) Waco Saturday, Nov. 18 — West Polka Band Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 25 — John Griffin Saturday, Dec. 2 — Kaluza Band Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Czech Mates of West Saturday, Dec. 18 — Lodge Christmas party Saturday, Monday, Dec. Saturday, ulous 0 New Year's Lodge No. 89, Sunday, NOV. 19 — Vrazel Polka Band; 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving) C. J. and the Jewels Monday, Dec. 25 — Rhythm Masters; 5 to 10 Saturday, Dec. 30 — C. J. and the Jewels Sunday, Dec. 31 -- Bohac Sisters —SPJSTLodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 18 — Thanksgiving dance; Music Masters Sunday, Nov. 19 — Monthly meeting; game and fun night Saturday, Dec. 2 — Johnnie Mensik Sunday, Dec. 17 — Monthly meeting; game and fun night.

Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; Polka Peppermints --SPJST-

Lodge No. 88, Houston Thursday, Nov. 16 — Chili Supper from 6 to 8; Social at 8 Friday, Nov. 17 — Teen Dance Saturday, Nov. 13 -- Dance; Blumes of La Grange Wednesday, Nov. 22 — Charity Ball, with Houston's great Buddy Brock; semi-formal, from 9 to 1 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 23 — Social at 8 p.m.

Friday. Nov. 24 — Teen Dance Saturday, Nov. 25 — Dance; Ray Jurecka of Weimar Thursday, Nov. 30 — Beef Stew Supper, 6-8; Social at 8.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Nov. 18 — Polka dance; Johnnie Holub Orch.

Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Joe Fatek from Shiner Sunday, Dec. 10 — Regular lodge meeting 1 p.m.; election of officers for 1968

ET Thursday, Dec. 14 — Ladies' Circle and Christmas meeting, 10:30 Sunday, Dec. 17 — Annual lodge Christmas program, beginni.ig at 5 p.m.

Lodge No. Ill, Sugar Land Tuesday, Sept. 12 (and every 9..'insday thereafter) -- Social night; Carous , i ,k t; ag rCnk," 9120 011 Katy Road, Houston November

.1.tday

December `,4 Gn Z( -Tofu al ;trans Hall — music by Polka Peppermints December 31 — New Year's Eve Ball; music by Erie Honza.

---SPJST--Lodge No. 135 — Sokol Ennis Sunday, Nov. 26 — Sokol mer.:-U:lg at 3, followed by covered dish supper and Sokol Slet film Sunday, Dec. 10 SPJST meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 17 — Christmas party, sponsored by SPJST, Sokol, and ZCBJ. New Year's Eve Dance — Music by Johnny Mensik Lodge No. 146, Galveston Sunday, Nov. 19 — Dance; music by Sil Krenek. Free shrimp for those: with dance tickets. $1.25 adults; 50 cents children under 12.

---SPJST---

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCL "I pledge allegiance to the TY1:=g of the 'United States of America ai d to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

TNIK

20 cent.

This increase, of course, helps determine the caloric concentration, Miss Douglas says.

Ice milk is increasing in popularity but lee cream still outsells it three to one. Dairy figures show that more than 371 million gallons of ice cream were produced during the first half of 1967.

The term "you all" is used at least six times in the Bible. sP4ST-The tarantula has no sense of hearing.

SPJSTThere are over 100 tornadoes a year in the United States.

—SPJSTPure water is a compound of two gases, hydrogen and oxygen.

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 When sending a change of address to the Supreme Lodge, it is imperative that our readers send in both the old and new Zip Codes, and both old and new addresses. If this is not done, dispatch of the Vestnik will be delayed indefinitely.

The big trouble with political jokes is they often get elected!

ST—

Thinking is very much like dying — each must do it for himself.

Your best bet is usually the one you didn't make.

--SPJST Canned salmon, not gold, is Alaska's most important revenue producer.

DANCE THANKSGIVING DANCE

IN THE CHANDELIER BALLROOM AIR-CONDITIONED

Saturday, November 18th MUSIC BY THE

Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88 WEST 15th and BEALL STREETS HOUSTON, TEXAS

Music Masters of Ennis

Saturday, November 18th Blumes of La Grange

LODGE NO. 84

Charity Ball — Wed., Nov. 22nd

2625 Floyd S $1.25 Per Person

Dallas, Texas 8:30 till 12:30

WITH HOUSTON'S GREAT BUDDY BROCK Semi-formal — 9 till 1. Get your reservations now at the lodge; $3.00 a person, or $6 per couple.

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL UN 9-5787 -PLENTY OF TABLES — WAITER SERVICE

Wednesday, November 15, 1967

SENT Entertainment Cake. r As a matter of policy, oily those activities and functions promoted by or sponsored by the SPJST, or any of its lodges, will be publi:died in flu SPJST Entertainment Calendar. Such notices for publication should be sub. mated by a bonafidc lodge officer, or in sora, 1:!,ases. b y If:Ige hall manar:ors.

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Saturday, Nov. 18 -- Party and Public Dance; John Griffin Saturday, Nov. 25 — Wedding Sunday. Dec. 3 — Lodge meeting and elections Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Bank party New Year's Eve Dance — Fiddle Swingsters --SPJST----Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Saturday, Nov. 25 — Leo Majek's Orch. of Corpus Christi Saturday, Dec. 2 -- Vrazel's Polka Band.

Lodge No. 29, Taylor November 18 — Hi-Toppers November 23 — Thanksgiving Dance; Lee Roy Matocha December 23 — Hi-Toppers January 1 — 1968 -- Lee Roy Matocha, --sr MT — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 18 — Otis Beck Saturday, Nov. 25 — Gene Ivy and The Jamborees —SPJSTLodge No. 40, Hillje Wednesday, Nov. 22 — The Jades Saturday, Nov. 25 — The Impacts Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Nov. 18 — Mr. and Mrs. Leo Baca will have their 25th Wedding anniversary dance; music by Lee use Tuesday, Nov. 21 — Board of Directors' meeting Saturday, Nov. 25 — Dance; Steffek Saturday, Dec. 2 — Dance; Hi-Toppers Sunday, Dec. 10 — Youth Fun Night, 4:30 p.m.

---SPJST---

Lodge No. 48, rieyersville Sunday ; Nov. 19. — Thanksgiving program and Social Sunday, Dec. 3 — Lodge meeting Saturday, Dec. 16th — Lodge Christmas party

VESTN Lodge 66, (Linden Hall) Waco Saturday, Nov. 18 — West Polka Band Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 25 — John Griffin Saturday, Dec. 2 — Kaluza Band Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Czech Mates of West Saturday, Dec. 18 — Lodge Christmas party Saturday, Monday, Dec. Saturday, ulous 0 New Year's Lodge No. 89, Sunday, NOV. 19 — Vrazel Polka Band; 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving) C. J. and the Jewels Monday, Dec. 25 — Rhythm Masters; 5 to 10 Saturday, Dec. 30 — C. J. and the Jewels Sunday, Dec. 31 -- Bohac Sisters —SPJSTLodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 18 — Thanksgiving dance; Music Masters Sunday, Nov. 19 — Monthly meeting; game and fun night Saturday, Dec. 2 — Johnnie Mensik Sunday, Dec. 17 — Monthly meeting; game and fun night.

Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; Polka Peppermints --SPJST-

Lodge No. 88, Houston Thursday, Nov. 16 — Chili Supper from 6 to 8; Social at 8 Friday, Nov. 17 — Teen Dance Saturday, Nov. 13 -- Dance; Blumes of La Grange Wednesday, Nov. 22 — Charity Ball, with Houston's great Buddy Brock; semi-formal, from 9 to 1 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 23 — Social at 8 p.m.

Friday. Nov. 24 — Teen Dance Saturday, Nov. 25 — Dance; Ray Jurecka of Weimar Thursday, Nov. 30 — Beef Stew Supper, 6-8; Social at 8.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Nov. 18 — Polka dance; Johnnie Holub Orch.

Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Joe Fatek from Shiner Sunday, Dec. 10 — Regular lodge meeting 1 p.m.; election of officers for 1968

ET Thursday, Dec. 14 — Ladies' Circle and Christmas meeting, 10:30 Sunday, Dec. 17 — Annual lodge Christmas program, beginni.ig at 5 p.m.

Lodge No. Ill, Sugar Land Tuesday, Sept. 12 (and every 9..'insday thereafter) -- Social night; Carous , i ,k t; ag rCnk," 9120 011 Katy Road, Houston November

.1.tday

December `,4 Gn Z( -Tofu al ;trans Hall — music by Polka Peppermints December 31 — New Year's Eve Ball; music by Erie Honza.

---SPJST--Lodge No. 135 — Sokol Ennis Sunday, Nov. 26 — Sokol mer.:-U:lg at 3, followed by covered dish supper and Sokol Slet film Sunday, Dec. 10 SPJST meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 17 — Christmas party, sponsored by SPJST, Sokol, and ZCBJ. New Year's Eve Dance — Music by Johnny Mensik Lodge No. 146, Galveston Sunday, Nov. 19 — Dance; music by Sil Krenek. Free shrimp for those: with dance tickets. $1.25 adults; 50 cents children under 12.

---SPJST---

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCL "I pledge allegiance to the TY1:=g of the 'United States of America ai d to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

Wednesday, November 15, 1967

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22 Grain Sorghum Yields & Row Spacing Grain sorgum yield increases ranging from 10 to 30 per cent resulted from narrow row and double row spacings in tests conducted by the Texas Agricultural Extension Station. The tests were conducted at the Station's Livestock and Forage Research Center, McGregor, under dryland conditions.

—SP., Use 'em or Demolis 'em Old buildings are a problem to the farmer planning enlarged or more modern facilities. W. S. Allen, Extension agricultural engineer at Texas A&M University, says the wrong decision can be a costly one. He suggests a thorough cost and use study as the basis for making a sound decision on old building use.

—SPJSTProgress The Livestock and meat industry toflay produces 12 billion more pounds of meat than 20 years ago to provide an additional 29 pounds per person to a population that has increased by 53 million people. And for a small proportion of their after-tax income, reports the Meat Board News Service.

441 Around the World With some 75 countries conducting youth programs patterned after 4-H but adapted to their needs, truly makes 4-H a worldwide organization. The International Farm Youth Exchange, 4-H Peace Corps projects, pen pals, and "sister" 4-H Clubs in other countries all help give 4-H international standing.

---SP TT NOVEMBERITIS Do you have "Novemberitis" with activities to attend, mending to do and don't forget — meals to plan? Quick and tasty meals are a must for this busy season.

Fryers are featured by many markets due to a plentiful supply. Turkey offerings are more than adequate and the large size birds have very attractive price tags.

Pork prices are a bit lower with good values found on Boston butt roasts, shoulder steaks, hams, picnics, bacon and sausage.

Beef specials are scattered — mainly chuck roasts and steaks, round steaks and beef liver.

The most attractive fresh vegetable

choices are the staple items: cabbage, hard shell squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, dry yellow onions, potatoes, as well as mustard, collards and turnip tops. Head lettuce is reasonably priced. Cauliflower, broccoli, burssels sprouts, corn and snap beans are other vegetables to consider. Dry split peas are a real economy to remember.

Apples and oranges -by-the-bag are the most economical citrus offerings.

Grapes, bananas and limited supplies of Texas-grown grapefruit are also available.

—SP JSTHUMIDITY MONSTOR CAUSES DAMAGE Water is lisle for drinking, cooking and bathing but when it saturates the air in your home, it's just plain trouble!

The average home basement and ground floor rooms trap humidity because the air does not circulate and change constantly. Eventually, excess the moisture spreads throughout RETURNING PICTURES If you recently sent us any unsolicited photographs which have appeared in the VestniR, and wish to have them back, please forward sufficient postage for that purpose. Also indicate which picture you have reference to, since we have quite a number on hand,—Editor

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 house, becomes visible as mildew on wallpaper, upholstery, fine books and furniture, rust on tools, loosened venx eers and floors.

Even worse is the invisible damage— the weakened joints, the warps and strains that show up as ceiling and wall cracks later on. And, apart from the damage to the house, constant excess humidity can even affect a family's health and vitality.

Extension home management specialist Joy Arrington advises dehumidifier as the logical answer to an excess moisture problem. Some extract water by chemical absorption but most operate on a refrigeration cycle with a compressor, evaporator and motorized fan to "wring out" gallons of water each clay from a room's air.

Features vary from model to model but it's well to look for a dehumidifier

Dr. Thos. N. DeLaney 00Ni WEAR sPaville PRPravene as die 3mlovy 513-18 SPJST Bldg.

Tel. fitadovna PR 3-3248 TEMPLE, TEXAS

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POLKA DANCE Saturday, November. 18th

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Marshall & Marshall FUNERAL HOME "Serving All Faiths" C. E. Holloway L. D. Marshall UILLSBORO and WHITNEY, TEXAS

oznarnovatel

An automatic shut-off control with safety warning light signals when the water container is full. Ifthe moisture problem is constant and serious, it may pay to get a unit with a permanent built-in drain connection.

INTRODUCTIONS. Czech descent only.

Send for information. The Czech Social Klub, P. 0. Box 323, Omaha, Nebraska 68101. (dm)

Dehumidifiers for the home range in extraction capacity from 12 pints to 96 pints every 24 hours. The average size unit — 32 to 48 pint capacity — controls moisture in areas from 15,000 to 19,000 cubic feet.

Hasher's Home Supply Co.

The majority of today's dehumidifiers are about the size of a table model TV and have the additional advantage of portability. No special wiring or installation is needed. They may be pluggedinto any standard 115/120 volt convenience outlet.

—SPJSTDEADLINES The deadline for all material to be Included in the next issue of the Vestink is Saturday noon. The same holds true for all advertising. Pictures that are to appear in the next issue must be in West no later than Thursday. Do not mail via air mail within the state!

Remember to enclose postage if you want your pictures returned. —Editor

2020 Washington Ave., UN 9-5831 730 E. 20th at N. Main UN 9-1441 5225 Washington UN 9-3387 HOUSTON, TEXAS For All Your FURNITURE APPLIANCES and EVERYTHING ELSE FOR YOUR HOME Be Sure to See

HILSHER'S And Get "THE BEST FOR LESS" CASH OR EASY TERMS Your Satisfaction Guaranteed And Free Delivery Service VASE t Ent OBCHODY

SOKOL HOUSTON Falcon Ballroom

NATIONAL HALL

Thoughtfully, we attend to every detail, making sure that each funeral service is conducted in such a way that it will bo a worthy tribute to the memory of the departed, with beauty and dignity.

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with an automatic humidistat that maintains a healthful humidity level the specialist says.

BIG POLKA DANCE

IN THE AIR CONDITIONED

For a perfect trimite of beauty and reverence

VESTNIK

3316 ROBERTS CUT-OFF ROAD FORT WORTH

1314 WEST PATTON — HOUSTON, TEXAS

MUSIC BY

Sa turday, November. 18th MUSIC BY

Johnnie Holub Orchestra Playing Polkas, Waltzes, Folk Dance and Modern Music

Ray Baca Orchestra

Tell all your friends — bring them, too

DANCING 9 p.m. — 1 a.m.

Reservations MA 4-0251 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Teen-agers free when accompanied by parents.

FE

TUE JIMMY BROSCH BAND — Dancing 9 p.m. till?

Children Welcome COMING, DEC. 9 — JOE PATEN ORCH. from Shiner

SPECIAL DANCE — WED., NOV. 22nd — Music by

A sre. A at 1st. St.

Admission Only $1.50 per adult

Wednesday, November 15, 1967

VESTNtIC

22 Grain Sorghum Yields & Row Spacing Grain sorgum yield increases ranging from 10 to 30 per cent resulted from narrow row and double row spacings in tests conducted by the Texas Agricultural Extension Station. The tests were conducted at the Station's Livestock and Forage Research Center, McGregor, under dryland conditions.

—SP., Use 'em or Demolis 'em Old buildings are a problem to the farmer planning enlarged or more modern facilities. W. S. Allen, Extension agricultural engineer at Texas A&M University, says the wrong decision can be a costly one. He suggests a thorough cost and use study as the basis for making a sound decision on old building use.

—SPJSTProgress The Livestock and meat industry toflay produces 12 billion more pounds of meat than 20 years ago to provide an additional 29 pounds per person to a population that has increased by 53 million people. And for a small proportion of their after-tax income, reports the Meat Board News Service.

441 Around the World With some 75 countries conducting youth programs patterned after 4-H but adapted to their needs, truly makes 4-H a worldwide organization. The International Farm Youth Exchange, 4-H Peace Corps projects, pen pals, and "sister" 4-H Clubs in other countries all help give 4-H international standing.

---SP TT NOVEMBERITIS Do you have "Novemberitis" with activities to attend, mending to do and don't forget — meals to plan? Quick and tasty meals are a must for this busy season.

Fryers are featured by many markets due to a plentiful supply. Turkey offerings are more than adequate and the large size birds have very attractive price tags.

Pork prices are a bit lower with good values found on Boston butt roasts, shoulder steaks, hams, picnics, bacon and sausage.

Beef specials are scattered — mainly chuck roasts and steaks, round steaks and beef liver.

The most attractive fresh vegetable

choices are the staple items: cabbage, hard shell squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, dry yellow onions, potatoes, as well as mustard, collards and turnip tops. Head lettuce is reasonably priced. Cauliflower, broccoli, burssels sprouts, corn and snap beans are other vegetables to consider. Dry split peas are a real economy to remember.

Apples and oranges -by-the-bag are the most economical citrus offerings.

Grapes, bananas and limited supplies of Texas-grown grapefruit are also available.

—SP JSTHUMIDITY MONSTOR CAUSES DAMAGE Water is lisle for drinking, cooking and bathing but when it saturates the air in your home, it's just plain trouble!

The average home basement and ground floor rooms trap humidity because the air does not circulate and change constantly. Eventually, excess the moisture spreads throughout RETURNING PICTURES If you recently sent us any unsolicited photographs which have appeared in the VestniR, and wish to have them back, please forward sufficient postage for that purpose. Also indicate which picture you have reference to, since we have quite a number on hand,—Editor

Wednesday, November 15, 1967 house, becomes visible as mildew on wallpaper, upholstery, fine books and furniture, rust on tools, loosened venx eers and floors.

Even worse is the invisible damage— the weakened joints, the warps and strains that show up as ceiling and wall cracks later on. And, apart from the damage to the house, constant excess humidity can even affect a family's health and vitality.

Extension home management specialist Joy Arrington advises dehumidifier as the logical answer to an excess moisture problem. Some extract water by chemical absorption but most operate on a refrigeration cycle with a compressor, evaporator and motorized fan to "wring out" gallons of water each clay from a room's air.

Features vary from model to model but it's well to look for a dehumidifier

Dr. Thos. N. DeLaney 00Ni WEAR sPaville PRPravene as die 3mlovy 513-18 SPJST Bldg.

Tel. fitadovna PR 3-3248 TEMPLE, TEXAS

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POLKA DANCE Saturday, November. 18th

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Marshall & Marshall FUNERAL HOME "Serving All Faiths" C. E. Holloway L. D. Marshall UILLSBORO and WHITNEY, TEXAS

oznarnovatel

An automatic shut-off control with safety warning light signals when the water container is full. Ifthe moisture problem is constant and serious, it may pay to get a unit with a permanent built-in drain connection.

INTRODUCTIONS. Czech descent only.

Send for information. The Czech Social Klub, P. 0. Box 323, Omaha, Nebraska 68101. (dm)

Dehumidifiers for the home range in extraction capacity from 12 pints to 96 pints every 24 hours. The average size unit — 32 to 48 pint capacity — controls moisture in areas from 15,000 to 19,000 cubic feet.

Hasher's Home Supply Co.

The majority of today's dehumidifiers are about the size of a table model TV and have the additional advantage of portability. No special wiring or installation is needed. They may be pluggedinto any standard 115/120 volt convenience outlet.

—SPJSTDEADLINES The deadline for all material to be Included in the next issue of the Vestink is Saturday noon. The same holds true for all advertising. Pictures that are to appear in the next issue must be in West no later than Thursday. Do not mail via air mail within the state!

Remember to enclose postage if you want your pictures returned. —Editor

2020 Washington Ave., UN 9-5831 730 E. 20th at N. Main UN 9-1441 5225 Washington UN 9-3387 HOUSTON, TEXAS For All Your FURNITURE APPLIANCES and EVERYTHING ELSE FOR YOUR HOME Be Sure to See

HILSHER'S And Get "THE BEST FOR LESS" CASH OR EASY TERMS Your Satisfaction Guaranteed And Free Delivery Service VASE t Ent OBCHODY

SOKOL HOUSTON Falcon Ballroom

NATIONAL HALL

Thoughtfully, we attend to every detail, making sure that each funeral service is conducted in such a way that it will bo a worthy tribute to the memory of the departed, with beauty and dignity.

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with an automatic humidistat that maintains a healthful humidity level the specialist says.

BIG POLKA DANCE

IN THE AIR CONDITIONED

For a perfect trimite of beauty and reverence

VESTNIK

3316 ROBERTS CUT-OFF ROAD FORT WORTH

1314 WEST PATTON — HOUSTON, TEXAS

MUSIC BY

Sa turday, November. 18th MUSIC BY

Johnnie Holub Orchestra Playing Polkas, Waltzes, Folk Dance and Modern Music

Ray Baca Orchestra

Tell all your friends — bring them, too

DANCING 9 p.m. — 1 a.m.

Reservations MA 4-0251 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Teen-agers free when accompanied by parents.

FE

TUE JIMMY BROSCH BAND — Dancing 9 p.m. till?

Children Welcome COMING, DEC. 9 — JOE PATEN ORCH. from Shiner

SPECIAL DANCE — WED., NOV. 22nd — Music by

A sre. A at 1st. St.

Admission Only $1.50 per adult

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BENEVOLENCE

VOLUME 55 — NO. 47

HUMANITY Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, POB 100, TEMPLE, TEX. 76501

BROTHERHOOD NOVEMBER 22, 1967

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK AN AMERICAN HOLIDAY "There is one day that is ours," wrote 0. Henry. "Thanksgiving Day . . . is the one day that is purely American."

Strictly speaking, the writer was not accurate, for other countries celebrate a day of thanksgiving for their harvests. But, in spirit, he was right. This day, in this country, has a special meaning for us. It goes beyond the bounty of the crops and the value of our material wealth.

On Thanksgiving Day we are thankful not only for our year's bounty, but for the bounty of our_ years. We are thankful for our lives and for the fact that we have lived them in America.

In the wonderful term of one of the many peoples who have gathered in America, we've got a 'glory here. We believe in it, as we have always believed in it. Not a glory that comes from world power or from marching at the head of the passing parade — Americans have never really trusted power.

It is not a glory that some nations seek in military victories or in empires — we are not war-like and empires are not for us.

It is instead a quiet glory. It is the old but shining American idea that men of all races and religions, individuals from every land and class can

live here, build on their hopes here, find freedom here.

On this day, when so many of us go back to the old home, we remember as we retrace the steps of our youth just how much this glory has meant to us in liberty and opportunity. Remembering, we are grateful to those who formed it, kept it alive and passed it on to us.

Thanksgiving Day is purely American because this is the day we Americans harvest the memories of the heart.

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First Texas Thanksgiving in 1849 Walter B. Moore, editor of the Texas Almanac, tells us that in Texas, Thanksgiving observance began officially 117 years ago, 15 years before President Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanks.

The proclamation of Thanksgiving

by Gov. George T. Woods in 1849 made Texas one of the first states to moke an official holiday out of the harvest festivals which were traditional in New England and along the Atlantic Coast.

Tmese facts have been unearthed at the treasury of Texana, in Austin, the Archives Division of the Texas State Library on the Capitol grounds. This beautiful building contains the documents which are the foundation for authentic histories of this state and which refute some of the errors made in the past by many writers.

That proclamation by the second governor of Texas is among those documents. Here is the text of Gov. Woods' official "recommendation," bearing the state seal: "Grateful for the numerous blessings which a beneficent Providence has vouch-safed to us, and mindful of our duty as a religious people, it is meet and proper that we should offer up to the Great Source of All Good our united and most hearty thanks, and invoke, in an humble spirit, a continuance of Heavenly favor.

"As a portion of the great family of man, and as American citizens, we have most abundant cause of gratitude to that Superintending Power whose guardian care has been our

Ve sti'edu 15. lietopadu 1967 ..

VESTNIK aby v nova budove byla mistnost (nebo mistnosti) pro Ceskou knihovnou, museum a archl y , kde by byly uloleny yepi z minulYch dob a dejin naei SPJST, jako nape. vSechny kopie stanov od prvopneatku, zapisy sjezd, kopie pr y -nicheasopl"H datskyObzor", pozdeji pouze "Obzor", Vestnik od r.

1912, obrazky delegatit do sjezdti, obritzky hlavnich Uredniktt, a mnoho, mnoho jinYch veci vztahujici se dejindm naei , Jednoty. Doufejme, ge koneene pristoupime od slov k cinum v 'Leto yeci. Je Jlcjvyeei eas. . .

A t(‘. 01li pi.es tisic knih, kterYch 'name zde Inoter;Sich ve West s radosti predajakmile butte tato yea me uskuteZnona. Zaeatek mime, ted' jenom aby vac neusnula na vaviinech.

Lucie to pro gas vatny a historicky kohninit zachovaine neco po na,gich pteclech aby neco i po nas tady ztistalo. osn4 itstopad 1620. CeskY lid r. 1618 jen nepatrne jest zodpoveden za stra.§nou po*-%,_,u na Bile Hofe a ztratu samostatnosti, protole sve postaveni proste dedil. stavove obratnou politikou vymobli slavnYmi kralovskStm dekretenysvubodu viry, a :to byli vitezi, zaruelli p-;':.emotene menMne iipinou rov nopravnort. Roku 1611 °pet' mistrnou od krale uznani, to kralovAvi Ceske pf.estava bYti dedienYM a rit.l ni. se ve stat volebni a dale slib, le za tivota krale MatyaSe nebude se jedriah 0 prittim panovniku. Presto ice, byly vsecky politicke vYsaziareny, tytri".; cisarem, jent na ne ptizabill te zachovali stavove i pres tyto nojitcubi-1-1,i uratky zakonny klid, le riap0 11,: tall se zbrani vrukou, jak bylo I 3, bravo a neprominuielna. za to jilt' Vi ten ukazovala jen zpannou pohrdlivost, nev6imajic si sttio,,.--0 a protc. sto, uraZojic stavoyske zastupce cynieky pftkrucujic a ruP.ic I za.vazky majestatu. Nasleclovne t9iriirri. 1. nez.calo, ne:7:li se Podrobiti ve v :. 7>erc, rinobo se pustiti co zoufaleho boje na 1ivot a na smrt.

Dnes nezatracuje soud (Mini stave, le se daliv odboj, vinicenY jim surovYnt by byli slabcAi, kclvby byli dais jbo sn(Aeli. Net Villa StaVll .iest, a k" t ..

V Odboii neobstAl;, byli Para ni. Titet stavove, kteri se nTis 9, •ah r. 1.1! pf:rfc.1 tin 1611 se os ,,MNIi vyborm'imi politik,, tat Occhtc. 17 .h,0-.). se po lave vrdula, dovedio: .potent pa v cizich shOta.eb hrciinski= z/inasit a umirat,' Pro pouhou, nacieji, i'Le se zas vrati do milovane vlasti. Nebyla tedy nesehopna

a schatrald. stavove prohreeili se na narode, ponevadZ porueili pfirodni zdkon, jen2 vladne veene. To jest zakon, jenZ udrZuje narodni soudruZnost yeech Clenti a spina vedomi Clem lidroda s veclomim elena druheho ye spoleCne vedomi narodni. Bitva na Bile Rote nebyla east valky narodni a svate, protole obecnY lid s ni necitil. Stavove sobecky povYeili svtij zajern nad narodni a proto odpudili od sebe vrstvy lidove. — Tii sta let to vzalo, nez hrdinske unite a obdiv a fictu budici houtevnatost vernYch synd Cs!. nilrocla pfinesly ocivetu — kterti, priSla ye viteznych vadiicla legionar:skych roku 1918. To byla nejkrasnejM a nejsilnej g i odpoved' za porobu, hrde znovuvzt.Yeeni praporil esl. barev, ktere v divein zmatku na Bile Rote (ail na vYjimku a k nesmrtelne pannitce hrstky chrabrYcla Moravanu u Bile Hveztly) byly zahazeny.

Take v angl. Cast! tohoto eisla riaSime obrazek pilvodnich zakladajicich elenti radu C. 146 Woodrow Wilson v Galvestone. K tomu jsme plisse na nvodni elanek psanY bYv. redaktorera Frantem Mottekou, nekdy v roce 1936, polthYch 9 let pi) zaloteni onoho radu.

Jako historickY clodatek k teto zprave citujeme zde elanek jeho.

Spoluprace huduje.

Pot'aitelnott zpravu dopis tajemnika radu Woodrow Wilson Cis. 146. v Galveston& bratra Vesel:;Tho, v dopisovatelske easti t. eisla zarazenY, v neniz oznamuje zaloteni Detskeho Ociboru a pi itobivYmi slovy nabada. spoluelcny k yydatne spolupraci, Neni dosti silnYch cloy k zdUrazneni dit1c2itosti existence D. Odboru, na jehcf:, rustu zavisi budoucnest r-nt.' elio 2Gratrstva, jako katcle orga Mora usilule o sve ji;Aeni, dalsi zdarne pokraeovani vyt6.ene pUsobnosti. Mnozi zapominaji na innohe tetkosti a svizele starch kopnikti, z nicht mnoltym bylo za tetko uhAjit tivobyti, tetko se P.n..sttildal • cent k ce ntu, ale cirtili tak obetave, len aby udrteli svuj eeskY spolek, kterY byl jeclinYm ittocistem v padu ne.§testi, aby redina nezitstala opu§temt, bez centu.

Poilaeni bylo a je v takovYch .piipadech velkou pornoci. A nebylo to jen byl to take snoleeen.sk ti"ot. kterY spojoval ty naAe tatiky ke spole;P nraci, bvia to dtivera jecinoho Is druhemu. Co dalo narna.hy, price a robe-

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S brittrslin pezdravern, tee Krause, P. O. ”o y. - 427 Inez, Ronh q ron 775P,3 Ctena red.. hoe, mile se gtry a bra'N, po nfe6teni clopisu od bra,tra Ita.%nr s Kovar jsem si dnes prvniho listoriadu uminila, g e take poddm svfij nabled,

Ve stfedu 15. listopadu 1967 a totig , ae souhlasirn s bratrem Balinou stoprocentne s jeho nahledem. Jelikog tento spolek byl zaloten vetginu starYma pristehovalci, kteli tomu dali dobrY zaklad a museli te gko pracovat, aby ugettili na ty poplatky. Ut to v geci vime, ge tech zakladajicich elenij vag ina chime veeny spanek, tak na jejich pamatku by jsme men snatit udrtet 6eskY tisk co nejdele vtdyt' se blast vie studentu co chteji studovat ee gtinu na universite net, mame ueitelft Mfij hied je aby Vestnik zustal tak jak je doposud. Mili etenati Vestniku podejte vase nahledy I S pozdravem Emilie LubojackY, Rt. 1 — Box 227 — SPJSTMoulton, Texas deniim radu Velehrad Cis. 19 BegnY rok se blizi ke svemu konci a takte g eas yyroenich schuzi nadegel.

Proto Unit() oznamuji yam, ie nage vYroeni schijze bude konana jako obyeejne prvni nedeli v prosinci to je ttetiho, to dostavte se do schfize komu motno. Vpadu hodne gpatneho poeasi, nedeli druhou, 10. prosince. Ted' ale cestk uu jsou vgude na projeti tak nezapomelite na nedeli prvni. Schiize poene plesne o jedne hodine odpoledne, dny jsou u g hodne kratke, prace a jednani bude dost, tak se dostavte yeas.

Tak na shledanou ye schazi!

Jako pled kag dYm sjezdem tak i letos elenoye podavaji navrhy na opravu stanov nagi Jednoty a kdy g se opravuji pled kagdYm sjezdem zdalo by se, ge by na ge stanovy museli byt a may by byt vrcholem dokonalosti, ale neni tomu tak.

Nektera slova a tea i -cele yety die zdani opraveij nevyhovuji a nahradi se jinYm slovem neb yetou, mysli si, ted' jsme na to prave vyjadleni a sprayne slovo prisli, neg o sjezdu se shleda zas nevyhovujicim a tak to jde poi-ad. Pak je na sjezdu hodne debaty a sjezd se protahuje.

Tiskovk vYbor, die mai° nahledu neni zrovna pro na gi Jednotu nutnk, nejake zavadne dopisy k uyefejneni, myslim, ge by met postaeit fisudek redaktora, ma-li takovk dopis byt uvefejnen, nebo zamitnut. K tomu by nemusel byt tiskovY vYbor. A 0 fmrave Vestniku? Nevim, jestli tiskovk ykbor ye seem ustanoveni rozhodne ve prospech, neb v neprospech elenti nagi Jednoty. Myslim, 'g e Vestnik svoji iiprayou a obsahem vYhovuje dost dobie, ma, odevgeho trochu, zalelitosti nas! Jednoty, poudne elanky a to g i zabavnou

VESTNIK Cast pro ty, kteri zaba y ne eteni maji radi. Trochu ohledu by se melo brat a ten roman uverejnenk doprati teen stargim alentim. Vim, ge nage sestry a stargi elenove vebec si zasloudi toho ohledu. Vgdyt' redakce stejne ma-li latky spolkoye dost, da ji plednost; cot ko,gdY uzna, spra ynYm a je to sprayne, ale uznejte prosim tro gku toho ohleclu ke star gim elentim. Nagi Jednote jiste na ekodu ani fijmu nebude. Takto Vestnik jak je, je obsahem zajithavejeim a zabavnejeim. Ale to neni navrh na opravu stanov a Vestniku, o torn rozhodne sjezd a tak to bude ,na dalgi etyli roky, to je jen takove upozorneni, po sjezdu je ut pozde vytYkat, to a to nemuselo byt. Olenstvo muse mit trochu zajem a jestli ten za,jem projevi ye Vestniku, doufam, Ze nebudou oslygeni. Tak na to hledi Vag Ferda

Mieulka

—SPJ ST-

Taylor, Texas Ctene sestry a bratli: MI:1j osobni nahled ohledne odportieeni a zalizeni na geho orgamu Tiskovym yYborem do pri gtiho sjezdu v Dallas je ten, ige nalikame nad neeim co jegte se nestalo. To mile plipomina jednu episodu, co jsem kdysi Ceti v jakenosi evropskem kalendaki. Jednou zime , gel v Praze policajt po Karloyem moste na Hradeany. Asi v polovici mostu, uvidel starou, plihrblou tenu, zamotanou ye vlriaku. Jak tam stoji, hledi dolu do Vitavy a nalika a nalika, at ji srdce usedalo. Policajt k ni pristoupi a s utrpnosti se tale: Co je yam marninko? Proe tak nalikate? Zemrel yam snad mantel? Ale ne pane stra g -niku,ja dymntelar ,jsem start, panna. Nebo snad Vam po gel nes nebo kooka? Nebo yam shalelo staveni? Ale pane stragniku ,nic tako yeho se mne nestalo, ale kdya tak do to vody hledim, rozmyglim: Kdyby tak mne byl Pan Bih dal a byla se vdala a mega dceru, a to dcera se byla zamilovala do pekneho mladika a ten mladik ji poblaznil a potom ji zanechal a °genii se s jinou a ona ubogaeka v lasce oklamana si zoufala a tady z toho mostu skoeila do to chladne vody. Bcge, Bole jakd by to byla hrozna rana pro -mne, to bych snad ani nebyla yydrgela, a babka nafikala dale. Policajt gel svou cestou a nechal babku breeet.

To: Ze my, Tiskovk vYbor jsme takoYY organ odporueili, je gte nemini, Ze ta,kovk bude. Tedy je gte. na nalikani mame easu dost a to musime eekat at si zvolime naee delegaty do pligtiho

sjezdu, tam se rozhodne jak organ blasovanim prijme sjezd.

My jsme si zvolili nage firedniky, Icditele a vYbory na etyli leta ve sjezde ye Waco a my eleni jsme jim povinni daverovat a vane sledovat jejich odporueeni do pligtiho sjezdu. Kdo je zodpovedny za dobre vedeni a spravne vyplaceni nagich pojistek? Kdo ma lepzkugenosti a informace ohledne naSeho bratrskeho spolku, co je pro nas ugiteene a co ne? Jsou to na gi hlavni pracovnici. My, TiskovY vYbor, to co jste detli to nenarizujem, my to jenom odporueujem, a takove pra y° podat navrh ma kagdY Glen Jednoty a ye sjezdu jiste tech navrhil ohledne organu bude vice od delegatd. Nam se zda, ge takoya organizace, jako je SPJST by mela byt representovana peknejSim filednira organem Uhlednej gim, podobnYm jinYm organ-dm toho druhu.

Co se tYee toho lep giho papiru, to uznavalue takita za nutne, z ylagte ug is villi tern obrazkiim, kterych mi yame v organu nekdy hodne, na trochu bilejgim a tvalgim papire jS0u obrazky daleko peknej gi, givej gi, zretelnej gi net na obyeejnem lacinern novinovem. (Sestra B. Valeikova, z Dallas se mi ste govala v dopisech, ee nektere ty obrazky nagich elenil ye Vestniku vypadaji jako eernoei). Tomu neni vinen na g redaktor ani Tiskovk vkbor, to dela papir. A jelika takovY lepei papir je drahei tot by se to trochu vyrovnalo, a se nam zda, ge dvakrat mesiene organ by nam staeil.

Vagina tech organt takoveho druhu (Zapadni bratrska jednota, ktera je mnohem vagi neg my) vychazi jen jednou mesiene.

0 tom, kolik ma byt v organe eegtiny a kolik anglietiny to bude jiste rozhodnuto take ye sjezde. Nam se zda, ge je prilig' male procento eesko etoucich Menu a bude jich elm dal male. Mlle se to samemu nelibi, neb jsem rodak z Moravy, ale co o tom ma geme delat?

Kdyg 99 hostil chteji gula g , neni tleba k vfili jednomu yarit silky s tvarohem.

S bratrskym pozdravem Vas, Hugo Schefeak, st., taj. Tisk. vYboru.

NAVRHY NA MENU STANOV

Beasley, Texas Mr. Leo Krause, ml.

Inez, Texas Ctenk spolubratle: Prosim Vas, abyste v to schfIzi v Temple plednesi, aby to eesku Cast ye Vestniku neehali, ten roman, aspoil 10 neb 15 rokil neb my stall eleni jsme

Ve sti'edu 15. lietopadu 1967 ..

VESTNIK aby v nova budove byla mistnost (nebo mistnosti) pro Ceskou knihovnou, museum a archl y , kde by byly uloleny yepi z minulYch dob a dejin naei SPJST, jako nape. vSechny kopie stanov od prvopneatku, zapisy sjezd, kopie pr y -nicheasopl"H datskyObzor", pozdeji pouze "Obzor", Vestnik od r.

1912, obrazky delegatit do sjezdti, obritzky hlavnich Uredniktt, a mnoho, mnoho jinYch veci vztahujici se dejindm naei , Jednoty. Doufejme, ge koneene pristoupime od slov k cinum v 'Leto yeci. Je Jlcjvyeei eas. . .

A t(‘. 01li pi.es tisic knih, kterYch 'name zde Inoter;Sich ve West s radosti predajakmile butte tato yea me uskuteZnona. Zaeatek mime, ted' jenom aby vac neusnula na vaviinech.

Lucie to pro gas vatny a historicky kohninit zachovaine neco po na,gich pteclech aby neco i po nas tady ztistalo. osn4 itstopad 1620. CeskY lid r. 1618 jen nepatrne jest zodpoveden za stra.§nou po*-%,_,u na Bile Hofe a ztratu samostatnosti, protole sve postaveni proste dedil. stavove obratnou politikou vymobli slavnYmi kralovskStm dekretenysvubodu viry, a :to byli vitezi, zaruelli p-;':.emotene menMne iipinou rov nopravnort. Roku 1611 °pet' mistrnou od krale uznani, to kralovAvi Ceske pf.estava bYti dedienYM a rit.l ni. se ve stat volebni a dale slib, le za tivota krale MatyaSe nebude se jedriah 0 prittim panovniku. Presto ice, byly vsecky politicke vYsaziareny, tytri".; cisarem, jent na ne ptizabill te zachovali stavove i pres tyto nojitcubi-1-1,i uratky zakonny klid, le riap0 11,: tall se zbrani vrukou, jak bylo I 3, bravo a neprominuielna. za to jilt' Vi ten ukazovala jen zpannou pohrdlivost, nev6imajic si sttio,,.--0 a protc. sto, uraZojic stavoyske zastupce cynieky pftkrucujic a ruP.ic I za.vazky majestatu. Nasleclovne t9iriirri. 1. nez.calo, ne:7:li se Podrobiti ve v :. 7>erc, rinobo se pustiti co zoufaleho boje na 1ivot a na smrt.

Dnes nezatracuje soud (Mini stave, le se daliv odboj, vinicenY jim surovYnt by byli slabcAi, kclvby byli dais jbo sn(Aeli. Net Villa StaVll .iest, a k" t ..

V Odboii neobstAl;, byli Para ni. Titet stavove, kteri se nTis 9, •ah r. 1.1! pf:rfc.1 tin 1611 se os ,,MNIi vyborm'imi politik,, tat Occhtc. 17 .h,0-.). se po lave vrdula, dovedio: .potent pa v cizich shOta.eb hrciinski= z/inasit a umirat,' Pro pouhou, nacieji, i'Le se zas vrati do milovane vlasti. Nebyla tedy nesehopna

a schatrald. stavove prohreeili se na narode, ponevadZ porueili pfirodni zdkon, jen2 vladne veene. To jest zakon, jenZ udrZuje narodni soudruZnost yeech Clenti a spina vedomi Clem lidroda s veclomim elena druheho ye spoleCne vedomi narodni. Bitva na Bile Rote nebyla east valky narodni a svate, protole obecnY lid s ni necitil. Stavove sobecky povYeili svtij zajern nad narodni a proto odpudili od sebe vrstvy lidove. — Tii sta let to vzalo, nez hrdinske unite a obdiv a fictu budici houtevnatost vernYch synd Cs!. nilrocla pfinesly ocivetu — kterti, priSla ye viteznych vadiicla legionar:skych roku 1918. To byla nejkrasnejM a nejsilnej g i odpoved' za porobu, hrde znovuvzt.Yeeni praporil esl. barev, ktere v divein zmatku na Bile Rote (ail na vYjimku a k nesmrtelne pannitce hrstky chrabrYcla Moravanu u Bile Hveztly) byly zahazeny.

Take v angl. Cast! tohoto eisla riaSime obrazek pilvodnich zakladajicich elenti radu C. 146 Woodrow Wilson v Galvestone. K tomu jsme plisse na nvodni elanek psanY bYv. redaktorera Frantem Mottekou, nekdy v roce 1936, polthYch 9 let pi) zaloteni onoho radu.

Jako historickY clodatek k teto zprave citujeme zde elanek jeho.

Spoluprace huduje.

Pot'aitelnott zpravu dopis tajemnika radu Woodrow Wilson Cis. 146. v Galveston& bratra Vesel:;Tho, v dopisovatelske easti t. eisla zarazenY, v neniz oznamuje zaloteni Detskeho Ociboru a pi itobivYmi slovy nabada. spoluelcny k yydatne spolupraci, Neni dosti silnYch cloy k zdUrazneni dit1c2itosti existence D. Odboru, na jehcf:, rustu zavisi budoucnest r-nt.' elio 2Gratrstva, jako katcle orga Mora usilule o sve ji;Aeni, dalsi zdarne pokraeovani vyt6.ene pUsobnosti. Mnozi zapominaji na innohe tetkosti a svizele starch kopnikti, z nicht mnoltym bylo za tetko uhAjit tivobyti, tetko se P.n..sttildal • cent k ce ntu, ale cirtili tak obetave, len aby udrteli svuj eeskY spolek, kterY byl jeclinYm ittocistem v padu ne.§testi, aby redina nezitstala opu§temt, bez centu.

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obetovani net si v osade zbudovali epolkovou sin, net se zorganisoval takovYprospivajici spolek. Ale bylo to kona.no s ditverou, Ze my budeme po Bich icfl sledovat, je nahratovat. Na ty tUke zaeatky se zapomina jako na Ciobro inevu, jer", tisicUm ease Bratrstvo hem uplynulYch let, prokazalo. Kam sneji. mnozi tines? Ci je to. viva, dosod mladou chasu ye svtij kruh neziskali? Vitezi piece tell, kdo nep\iCe, nehorekuje nad tetkostmi nYbrt vyhrne si rukavy a pusti se co prate. Venujeme mitideti malo pozornosti a pece. Neporaciame e.asteji a Ceske programy, v -nicht se miaclot zdokonaluje v reei, pozvolna sbliiuje se spolkovYm tivotem, poeinti chaprit, mela by vstoupiti y lady, inezi net ptq -miletcdov,snjhrWe.Pide to a vlastne. jde to tit, galvestonSti podavaji padrtY dttkaz, to nein pozde., material je na dosah inky, spoluprai-T loyalnich to prina'Si ovoce. Kett jini librzku nasleduji!

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filAci C. 66, Waco Mili eleni: Nezapomente, to v necieli 19: listopadu o pfil troti hodine odoolechte mame schnzi.

Doufam, to ti Mein co byli ne-mocni jsou zdravi, by se mohli Co schnze dostavit.

Sestry, vy nas jako vkly .e neco ke spoleene veeeN a ni r. horty m6ite j6 ssebou, budou Na shledanou

Bratfl a Stanovni laskave anq.elliteln,

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S brittrslin pezdravern, tee Krause, P. O. ”o y. - 427 Inez, Ronh q ron 775P,3 Ctena red.. hoe, mile se gtry a bra'N, po nfe6teni clopisu od bra,tra Ita.%nr s Kovar jsem si dnes prvniho listoriadu uminila, g e take poddm svfij nabled,

Ve stfedu 15. listopadu 1967 a totig , ae souhlasirn s bratrem Balinou stoprocentne s jeho nahledem. Jelikog tento spolek byl zaloten vetginu starYma pristehovalci, kteli tomu dali dobrY zaklad a museli te gko pracovat, aby ugettili na ty poplatky. Ut to v geci vime, ge tech zakladajicich elenij vag ina chime veeny spanek, tak na jejich pamatku by jsme men snatit udrtet 6eskY tisk co nejdele vtdyt' se blast vie studentu co chteji studovat ee gtinu na universite net, mame ueitelft Mfij hied je aby Vestnik zustal tak jak je doposud. Mili etenati Vestniku podejte vase nahledy I S pozdravem Emilie LubojackY, Rt. 1 — Box 227 — SPJSTMoulton, Texas deniim radu Velehrad Cis. 19 BegnY rok se blizi ke svemu konci a takte g eas yyroenich schuzi nadegel.

Proto Unit() oznamuji yam, ie nage vYroeni schijze bude konana jako obyeejne prvni nedeli v prosinci to je ttetiho, to dostavte se do schfize komu motno. Vpadu hodne gpatneho poeasi, nedeli druhou, 10. prosince. Ted' ale cestk uu jsou vgude na projeti tak nezapomelite na nedeli prvni. Schiize poene plesne o jedne hodine odpoledne, dny jsou u g hodne kratke, prace a jednani bude dost, tak se dostavte yeas.

Tak na shledanou ye schazi!

Jako pled kag dYm sjezdem tak i letos elenoye podavaji navrhy na opravu stanov nagi Jednoty a kdy g se opravuji pled kagdYm sjezdem zdalo by se, ge by na ge stanovy museli byt a may by byt vrcholem dokonalosti, ale neni tomu tak.

Nektera slova a tea i -cele yety die zdani opraveij nevyhovuji a nahradi se jinYm slovem neb yetou, mysli si, ted' jsme na to prave vyjadleni a sprayne slovo prisli, neg o sjezdu se shleda zas nevyhovujicim a tak to jde poi-ad. Pak je na sjezdu hodne debaty a sjezd se protahuje.

Tiskovk vYbor, die mai° nahledu neni zrovna pro na gi Jednotu nutnk, nejake zavadne dopisy k uyefejneni, myslim, ge by met postaeit fisudek redaktora, ma-li takovk dopis byt uvefejnen, nebo zamitnut. K tomu by nemusel byt tiskovY vYbor. A 0 fmrave Vestniku? Nevim, jestli tiskovk ykbor ye seem ustanoveni rozhodne ve prospech, neb v neprospech elenti nagi Jednoty. Myslim, 'g e Vestnik svoji iiprayou a obsahem vYhovuje dost dobie, ma, odevgeho trochu, zalelitosti nas! Jednoty, poudne elanky a to g i zabavnou

VESTNIK Cast pro ty, kteri zaba y ne eteni maji radi. Trochu ohledu by se melo brat a ten roman uverejnenk doprati teen stargim alentim. Vim, ge nage sestry a stargi elenove vebec si zasloudi toho ohledu. Vgdyt' redakce stejne ma-li latky spolkoye dost, da ji plednost; cot ko,gdY uzna, spra ynYm a je to sprayne, ale uznejte prosim tro gku toho ohleclu ke star gim elentim. Nagi Jednote jiste na ekodu ani fijmu nebude. Takto Vestnik jak je, je obsahem zajithavejeim a zabavnejeim. Ale to neni navrh na opravu stanov a Vestniku, o torn rozhodne sjezd a tak to bude ,na dalgi etyli roky, to je jen takove upozorneni, po sjezdu je ut pozde vytYkat, to a to nemuselo byt. Olenstvo muse mit trochu zajem a jestli ten za,jem projevi ye Vestniku, doufam, Ze nebudou oslygeni. Tak na to hledi Vag Ferda

Mieulka

—SPJ ST-

Taylor, Texas Ctene sestry a bratli: MI:1j osobni nahled ohledne odportieeni a zalizeni na geho orgamu Tiskovym yYborem do pri gtiho sjezdu v Dallas je ten, ige nalikame nad neeim co jegte se nestalo. To mile plipomina jednu episodu, co jsem kdysi Ceti v jakenosi evropskem kalendaki. Jednou zime , gel v Praze policajt po Karloyem moste na Hradeany. Asi v polovici mostu, uvidel starou, plihrblou tenu, zamotanou ye vlriaku. Jak tam stoji, hledi dolu do Vitavy a nalika a nalika, at ji srdce usedalo. Policajt k ni pristoupi a s utrpnosti se tale: Co je yam marninko? Proe tak nalikate? Zemrel yam snad mantel? Ale ne pane stra g -niku,ja dymntelar ,jsem start, panna. Nebo snad Vam po gel nes nebo kooka? Nebo yam shalelo staveni? Ale pane stragniku ,nic tako yeho se mne nestalo, ale kdya tak do to vody hledim, rozmyglim: Kdyby tak mne byl Pan Bih dal a byla se vdala a mega dceru, a to dcera se byla zamilovala do pekneho mladika a ten mladik ji poblaznil a potom ji zanechal a °genii se s jinou a ona ubogaeka v lasce oklamana si zoufala a tady z toho mostu skoeila do to chladne vody. Bcge, Bole jakd by to byla hrozna rana pro -mne, to bych snad ani nebyla yydrgela, a babka nafikala dale. Policajt gel svou cestou a nechal babku breeet.

To: Ze my, Tiskovk vYbor jsme takoYY organ odporueili, je gte nemini, Ze ta,kovk bude. Tedy je gte. na nalikani mame easu dost a to musime eekat at si zvolime naee delegaty do pligtiho

sjezdu, tam se rozhodne jak organ blasovanim prijme sjezd.

My jsme si zvolili nage firedniky, Icditele a vYbory na etyli leta ve sjezde ye Waco a my eleni jsme jim povinni daverovat a vane sledovat jejich odporueeni do pligtiho sjezdu. Kdo je zodpovedny za dobre vedeni a spravne vyplaceni nagich pojistek? Kdo ma lepzkugenosti a informace ohledne naSeho bratrskeho spolku, co je pro nas ugiteene a co ne? Jsou to na gi hlavni pracovnici. My, TiskovY vYbor, to co jste detli to nenarizujem, my to jenom odporueujem, a takove pra y° podat navrh ma kagdY Glen Jednoty a ye sjezdu jiste tech navrhil ohledne organu bude vice od delegatd. Nam se zda, ge takoya organizace, jako je SPJST by mela byt representovana peknejSim filednira organem Uhlednej gim, podobnYm jinYm organ-dm toho druhu.

Co se tYee toho lep giho papiru, to uznavalue takita za nutne, z ylagte ug is villi tern obrazkiim, kterych mi yame v organu nekdy hodne, na trochu bilejgim a tvalgim papire jS0u obrazky daleko peknej gi, givej gi, zretelnej gi net na obyeejnem lacinern novinovem. (Sestra B. Valeikova, z Dallas se mi ste govala v dopisech, ee nektere ty obrazky nagich elenil ye Vestniku vypadaji jako eernoei). Tomu neni vinen na g redaktor ani Tiskovk vkbor, to dela papir. A jelika takovY lepei papir je drahei tot by se to trochu vyrovnalo, a se nam zda, ge dvakrat mesiene organ by nam staeil.

Vagina tech organt takoveho druhu (Zapadni bratrska jednota, ktera je mnohem vagi neg my) vychazi jen jednou mesiene.

0 tom, kolik ma byt v organe eegtiny a kolik anglietiny to bude jiste rozhodnuto take ye sjezde. Nam se zda, ge je prilig' male procento eesko etoucich Menu a bude jich elm dal male. Mlle se to samemu nelibi, neb jsem rodak z Moravy, ale co o tom ma geme delat?

Kdyg 99 hostil chteji gula g , neni tleba k vfili jednomu yarit silky s tvarohem.

S bratrskym pozdravem Vas, Hugo Schefeak, st., taj. Tisk. vYboru.

NAVRHY NA MENU STANOV

Beasley, Texas Mr. Leo Krause, ml.

Inez, Texas Ctenk spolubratle: Prosim Vas, abyste v to schfIzi v Temple plednesi, aby to eesku Cast ye Vestniku neehali, ten roman, aspoil 10 neb 15 rokil neb my stall eleni jsme

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4 prove tu nak milou SPJST zaloZili v ees ke reei protok jsme jine reei neznali a neumeli. A je rids tady jeSte does dost co anglicky neumime Gist ani psat, jako moje tetieka Mary HaSkovcova, 941eta v Ennis. Ona neumi ani anglicky mluvit a kdy jsme ji byli navStivit v eervnu tak se hned ptala jestli jsme eetli jeji Zivotopis ye Vestniku. A je tu jeSte dost tech inla,dSich, kteri etu jenom Cesky, a tech eeskYch novin stale ubYva, tak aspon abysme si mobil neco deskeho preeist v nakm Vestniku dokud tady jsme. Ad. tady nebuderne tak potom at' si to tisknou jak budou chtet. Prozatim, aby nam tut eeskou Cast nechali i ten roman. Je nas dost, co jsme se z "Obzoru" a nyni "Vestniku" nautili Gist eesky, Skoly Ceske jsme nemeli, neb velice mak.

S bratrskYm pozdravem Jim a Mary Matlock, od rad(' 5. 81, Needville ---SPJST---

Oznameni radio, schfize JARNI SCHUZE OKRSKOVE — 1968 Jarni schtize I. okrsku se bude konati 5. kvetna 1968 u radu 5. 13 v Dime Box. Jarni schfize II. okrsku se bride konati u radu 5. 48 v Beyersville dne 21. dubna.

VYroeni schaze IV. okrsku se bode konati 28. dubna 1968 n i'adu 5. 77 v Bomarton.

Jarni schaze V. okrsku se bude konati dne 17. brezna, 1968. Jine podrobnosti budou oznarneny pozdeji.

NHS 2ALOV 4811MBEZZGEMME111, RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI My, nil() podepsanY resolueni v'bor, ro.du Penelope 'Cis. 167, posilame srcleenou soustrast cele iodine po naSi spolusestre Marie Barton, ktera zemrela v pondeli 16. rijna pa del§i nemoci v Providence nemocniei.

Zemrela spolusestra, dokud byla, zdra,va rada nav§tevovala, radove sehaze,

-Ve st •edu 15. listopadu 1967

a pouClo yani mit& bYti chybne. Jest to spiSe utopie neZli skuteenost.

Kandy jednotlivec i obeanska speleanest nmsj znati minulost, aby poreztnel pritonanosti, nesrnime zapominat, 1%.e vSechno co kolem sebe viclime yzniklo v minulosti. Vidime-li nedostatky v neeem, pak jest zde na rids aby jsme se prieinili a ueinili zlepSeni.

Jsou ovkin i vyjimky kde jednotlivci snad na sve tiny z minulosti neracii vzpominaji, AvSak to by byla zase jinn kapitola ze Zivota soukromeho. Co rime se tyka, main zdedene sklony rad ndslouchat mluve starSich osob, o kterYch vim, ze progli Skolou zkuSebniho Zivota. Rodioovska a Skolni vYchova je zaklactem, za tout() prichazi dalk; hospodarska, spoleOenska a spolkova. Moo ho zaleli na tom v jakein zamestnani RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI a spoleenosti obeanske se pohybujeme a joke Oetbe svuj volny eas venujern.

My, nine podepsank resolueni vYbor Mnohokrate pii nejlepSi vuli neni iadu Penelope cis 167. posilame srcleebYti neomyloYm a proto se stavanou soustrast eele rodine pc) naSem ji mnohe ty nak chyby. -U2 tomu bude spolubratru hnedle dvacet (20) rokii, kciy2 bylo Bedhchu (Ben) Bartegovi, porikazovOno na, sepsani dejin v Texasu a zaloleni musea, kde by ty parnatky 14erY zemrel po deli nemoci 15. itina tech nakch pristehovalcir byly filok1967 v Rest Home ye West. ny na budouci doby. KaZdy oddalenYin Byl pocho yan za sluZeb Vip. Leddy z katolickeho kostela ye West za hojne rokem se ztraci mnoho cenneho materialu nejen literarni, ale mnoha predfteasti lidu na katolickY hrbitov ye metn, Mere se pou,tivaly v domacnostech West. a v hospodarst yi a zemedelstvi. Pomaly Zemi•el ye stall 68 rokti byl vZdy dozde nebude Zaclnelio na koho by se nabrim Clenem zapravoval sve radove nosi mohli obratit o rtizne vyplatky spravne a pro jell() laskavou posvetleni a pouceni.

Yahu ho mel kaZdY rad. Ztraeime v Hibitovy, kde jsou umistnene pornnem dobreho Clena a spolubratra. niky, mohou podati jell nepatrnY zloZanechava:bolem zdrcenou manZelku mek toho, co by ninohY potomek chtel bratra Josefa Bartoshe, sestry veciet o jeho predcich.

Mary Dudikovou ye West, pi. Cecilie Kcly,7c jsem se pustil sepsat rodokmen DvorskY ye Waco, pi. Willie Mae na'Si rodiny v tyto dny, talc shleclavam, Tackatt a pi. Albinu VanZurovou v ze jsem tak nrel zaeit hned pokud moji Dallas. rodiee oba Zili, a neb aspori dokud maCola rodina necht' prijme od na3leho ji stark sourozenci mohli mluvit. TA raciu srdeenott soustrast a zemrely at' zustal sam co nejmladAi. Pokud oni zde odpoiliva v pokoji. byli mobil mi podat mnohe potrebne in Ernest Barton formate, ale nebyl o to dostateeny zdDan Janek jem a s tim odklaclanim to yaly zle doCharlie Bartosh padne.

Resolueni v'bor pied jedenacti roky jsem zaslal ,7,1qT_-do Vestniku moje "Vzpominky z Vzpominky pristehovalce do Temple, sty )" a `Padesat let v Texasu', ktere byly okresu Bell, Texas nverejnene v pokraeovani dle toho jak misto volne staeilo neb dovolovalo. PoSepsal Jan StaS'a clobne to j e i s rodokmenem moji manCorpus Christi, Texas Zelky, kterd je take nejmladk ze syYch y rote 1967 sourozencft.

6a:sto jsem SlYchaval a i Cetl, Ze by Mesta a osady: jsme nemeli Stale vzpominat minulost, Pokud moje znamost a pamet saha a ale 2iti pro pritomnost a budoucnost. clovoluje uvaclim zde jmena v okresu Premyglel jsem o techto yYrocich a ko- Bell, kde nag inei se usazovali od roku neene priSjel k poznani, ze takove rady 1880 do roku 1940.

byla mile vesele povahy tak v ni ztracime dobrou spolusestru.

Byla pochovana z evangelickeho kostela ye West za sluZeb Rev. Gary Staats na evangelickY hibitov v Penelope.

Zanecha ya zarmouceneho manZela, Ernesta, dceru Pauline PribyloYou u Mt. Cairn a syna Roberta Bartone ye Waco; 2 vnoueata; 2 sestry pi. Bertu Ermis ye Ft. Worth a pi. Herminu Urban v Miles, Tex; 2 bratry Ed Janek ye West a Joe Janek v Miles, Texas.

Necht' cola rodina prijme srdeenou soustrast a zentrela, at' odpoei ya v pokoji.

Ernest Barton Dan Janek Charlie Bartosh Resolueni v'bor

ye stredu 15. listopadu 1961: Airville, Belton, Cyclone, Double Header (neb tee zname pod jmeny Harris Range a ' i.21c.ov) HrnSkayille, Lendalle, Little Flock, Lost Prairie, Meeks, New Colony (neb Nova osada).

Oenaville, Ocker, Oscar, Ratibor, Red Range, Rogers. Seaton, 8efeikville, Stringtown, Heidenheitner, Holland, Lit tle River, Sparks, a Academy.

KdyZ nyni ji2 zesnuly Jos. F. Sefeik uvaclel v roku 1952 v jeho vzpominkach, ktere byly uverejneny v pokraeovani y e Vestniku" osazovani okresu Bell, v'choclni easti, tak jsem se 55jrnem eeti jell() clejinny popis. Byl jsem jemu povdeenY za vkchno co nejen napsal, ale i za to, co za jeho pobytu v okresu well vykonal.

Znal jsem ho od mojiho prijezdu do osady v Seaton a byl take jeden z tech zakaznikti kovare Jana 8ebesty, kde jsem dostal prvni moje zamestnani kon cem roku 1906 po prijezdu z rodne stare viasti.

0 deset let pozdej kdy 2. jsem onu kovarnu mel pronajatou, od novych ma Mehl manZehl Josef a Marie SimkoYYch, tak Josef F. 8efeik byl mojim zakaznikem a dobrYm uptimnym pritelem a Z . do jeho smrti.

Rad jsem naslouchal jeho ustnimii YYpravo yani a jeho raclam. Mel jsem zajem vZdy poznat co nejvice lidi, at' to byly deti nebo dospeli. Fred jeho smrti po nekolik roktt jsme si depisoyali, a byl jsem zarmoucen kdy jsem se dozvedel, Z"e jeho mirumilovnY Sivot ukoneil 12. srpna 1955.

Mel jsem v Unlyslu ueinit u nej ne dotazy, jenz se vztaho yaly na rodinne pribuzenst yo: Sefeikt), Much& hezniekilt, SrnenskYch, Otikatnikilt, Lamanbajt), a Poborilii, rocliel Albiny, a nekterych i vzdalenejsich p •ibuznYch. Moje nemoce od konce roku 1953 na nine zhoubne pasobily Po nekolik roku, neZ jsem se z tech operaci, ktere byly vaZne zase zotavil.

KdyZ, nyni je vice toho volneho easu, zdravi o parnet zase slouZi, tak jsem si gkdsevzal sepsat delAi gojecinani, ktere se vztahuje na okres Bell, kde jsem byl vliclne pHjat do zamestnani do spoleenosti mladek co 16 let' pristehovalee. Pozcleji ye spolcich a v roku 1934 - 35 a 36 v Holland v d'Zinarskent a grocernim obchode a v Temple 1937 a 38 jidelni mistnost v Professional v te same budove, kterou asi za 8 rolcil pozdeji kupila flak Jeclnota SPJST. Vdeeim v'S'em tern, co nas v torn naS'em obehode podporovali, a co nam byli napomocni ucinit ten tivotni boj

V13STN snesitelnejSi. Hoed v zaeatcich pri priprave tohoto dejinoveho popiso ydni, jsem rozeslal nekolik dopisit na rtizne adresy, zda-li by mi byli napomocni dostat mnohe Zadouci informace.Doposucl po pul roenim eekani jen 50 procent Zadatelil odpovecielo easteene poladovane otazniky.

JelikoZ nevim zda-li virbec nekdy budou vypineny ty dark, tak nechci dele odkladat, proto co je napsane nyni, odesilam br. redaktoru nakho Vestniku, aby to upravil do tisku, snad to bude ne koho zajimat, kdo dovede eesko-moravskY eisti a nez to naiSe e:eskd east na dobro zanikne ve Vestrriku.

Uznavam, Ze nee() Podobneho melo b'ti da yno ueineno, avSok nebylo no to easu ani zajmu. dostateeneho.

To co zde podavann je zase jen neitpinY dodatek In tomu, co napsal p. J. F. .8evelk v roku 1952. Najde se jeLte nekdo kdo by toto moil dopinit?

Pokraeovani Pied ve114m jubileem praiskeho Narodniho divadla Pra'ZsIce Narodni divadlo zahajilo v zari zvlaSte yYznamnou sezonu sve historie. 16. kvetna 1968 oslavi nejen diyadlo, ale rely deskY a s nim i slo-venskY narod ste vYroei kladeni zakladniho kamene k Narodnimu divadlu.

Tento den je meznikern eeskoslovenskYch novodobYch dejin, od teto chvile, po uvolneni ve • ejneho itivota za rakouske nadvlady, postupoval prudkYm temper rozvoj celeho narociniho Zivota, politickeho 1 kulturniho. Kladeni zakladniho kamene bylo vyvrcholenim lidovYch vSendrocinieh manifestaci, ktere se stavaly prOtirakouSki manife.sta(Tun, dokazujichni silo naroda i touhu Po svobode.

Ste vYroei techto historickYch 0kamZikfr bude slavnostne vzpomenuto a kveten 1968 se stone prilelitosti i k slavnemu nastupu do oslav 50. vYro6.1 vzniku samostatneho 6eskoslovenskeho statu.

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VESNICKt BOMAN ALOIS ';',IPEK:' OVCT STESTI

Pokraeovani Ale nemnrel to noci. Rano odjel za svYrn Stestim.

KAPITOLA X. Jak se Francek Pecharit na eestu rydal Za asneho jitra nastoupil Francek Pechora svou dalekou pout. Ji g ve6er donesi si ne prilis objeintS► kufr k Hag-

5 kovi, odkud se melo vyjeti.

Bylo jiz chladne podzimni jitro, pine nilh, ktere se provalovaly v sevLmem koryto paloukir, jako dlouhe ziisupky tajemnych bytosti z jineho sveta. chladno a stesk loueeni krecovite sviral hrdlo.

Nikdy se dosud takto neloueili. Fs-am drive kdy se vydaval na test y? Neznal sveta krome nejbliZkho okruhu rodne vesnice. Na trhy vodivali dobytek do sousednich mesteeek, ale costa jejich nikdy netrvala (tele dne.

Ted' di'%, za more putuje. Nejas hlastavy o ()braze sveta znstaly ve z dab, kdyl jako asinoler6 so1 CO daval ye skolni laviej, oudostal propouSteei vysved_6ei0, sily se, ma skorem vkeloly i jine poznatky z Wavy, a predstm.:a to byla jen zmatenou predstavou 6ehosi ohromneho. Amerika pak prostirala se nekde na nejvzdalenejSim p5111 tet) ohromnosti.

Nebe lope znali a bylo jim z nedelnich kazani, neMi nezname kon-.JravCiny Ameriky. Jen teta doved ne odhadnout vzdalenost a jc ky zahanela east() opakovanSm: "Daleko je to, ale na konee sveta s nebo dokonce se sveta nejde. Pak uz take neni ZadnY chlapec, aby se nekde ztratil. Ani v Americe se neztrati."

Ten kousek cesty z jejich staveJli ke mhinu jiZ se o tom nemluvilo. •careeni teprve ted' 'e dokonale stiratilo vkchny. Jig nebyla noc mezi ktera svYm temnYm klidem jeho hrazy a konejkla mysli. V nejbliZSim ekaniliku kola povozu a odvezou Franclra ciziny. Ted' teprve vystoupito neeni pied jejich oeima jako nezc c. nut nost. V tcmto okainiku nezadr2i krutosti loueeni. To poz&tni zalehlo jim vkm srdee jako ohromna hmota, pod 10 se vSichni schYliii aZ In zemi a jedva, dYchali.

Ani teta nemluvila. VSechuy dny pfedchtrzi zand.nela z e st av e utek se ykch stra p se hrnouci, ale dr.es -Leto ponure ranni chvili, kdy lunce spalo jeTite za obzorem a rely svet zd61 se byti kaisti mlZ"nYch matoh a sti10, i ji vyschl pramen idmluvnosti.

Sli mleky pomalu, pomalounkr, jako by to byla i'ada odsouzeiVeh, 17raen j ieieh na nopravu a stale se obitj2.,jjeleh go radostech Zivota a stale sc n-ozheich se sladicOu moZnosti zitI, o ni meI;7ti v riejblilsi chvill nasii)ie .1;( -)upen!.

Matka a Veronica nesnaIlly sc nijak zadr2ovati slz, ktere jim proudily z Jakoby utigeni velke sve bolesti v Mal

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4 prove tu nak milou SPJST zaloZili v ees ke reei protok jsme jine reei neznali a neumeli. A je rids tady jeSte does dost co anglicky neumime Gist ani psat, jako moje tetieka Mary HaSkovcova, 941eta v Ennis. Ona neumi ani anglicky mluvit a kdy jsme ji byli navStivit v eervnu tak se hned ptala jestli jsme eetli jeji Zivotopis ye Vestniku. A je tu jeSte dost tech inla,dSich, kteri etu jenom Cesky, a tech eeskYch novin stale ubYva, tak aspon abysme si mobil neco deskeho preeist v nakm Vestniku dokud tady jsme. Ad. tady nebuderne tak potom at' si to tisknou jak budou chtet. Prozatim, aby nam tut eeskou Cast nechali i ten roman. Je nas dost, co jsme se z "Obzoru" a nyni "Vestniku" nautili Gist eesky, Skoly Ceske jsme nemeli, neb velice mak.

S bratrskYm pozdravem Jim a Mary Matlock, od rad(' 5. 81, Needville ---SPJST---

Oznameni radio, schfize JARNI SCHUZE OKRSKOVE — 1968 Jarni schtize I. okrsku se bude konati 5. kvetna 1968 u radu 5. 13 v Dime Box. Jarni schfize II. okrsku se bride konati u radu 5. 48 v Beyersville dne 21. dubna.

VYroeni schaze IV. okrsku se bode konati 28. dubna 1968 n i'adu 5. 77 v Bomarton.

Jarni schaze V. okrsku se bude konati dne 17. brezna, 1968. Jine podrobnosti budou oznarneny pozdeji.

NHS 2ALOV 4811MBEZZGEMME111, RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI My, nil() podepsanY resolueni v'bor, ro.du Penelope 'Cis. 167, posilame srcleenou soustrast cele iodine po naSi spolusestre Marie Barton, ktera zemrela v pondeli 16. rijna pa del§i nemoci v Providence nemocniei.

Zemrela spolusestra, dokud byla, zdra,va rada nav§tevovala, radove sehaze,

-Ve st •edu 15. listopadu 1967

a pouClo yani mit& bYti chybne. Jest to spiSe utopie neZli skuteenost.

Kandy jednotlivec i obeanska speleanest nmsj znati minulost, aby poreztnel pritonanosti, nesrnime zapominat, 1%.e vSechno co kolem sebe viclime yzniklo v minulosti. Vidime-li nedostatky v neeem, pak jest zde na rids aby jsme se prieinili a ueinili zlepSeni.

Jsou ovkin i vyjimky kde jednotlivci snad na sve tiny z minulosti neracii vzpominaji, AvSak to by byla zase jinn kapitola ze Zivota soukromeho. Co rime se tyka, main zdedene sklony rad ndslouchat mluve starSich osob, o kterYch vim, ze progli Skolou zkuSebniho Zivota. Rodioovska a Skolni vYchova je zaklactem, za tout() prichazi dalk; hospodarska, spoleOenska a spolkova. Moo ho zaleli na tom v jakein zamestnani RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI a spoleenosti obeanske se pohybujeme a joke Oetbe svuj volny eas venujern.

My, nine podepsank resolueni vYbor Mnohokrate pii nejlepSi vuli neni iadu Penelope cis 167. posilame srcleebYti neomyloYm a proto se stavanou soustrast eele rodine pc) naSem ji mnohe ty nak chyby. -U2 tomu bude spolubratru hnedle dvacet (20) rokii, kciy2 bylo Bedhchu (Ben) Bartegovi, porikazovOno na, sepsani dejin v Texasu a zaloleni musea, kde by ty parnatky 14erY zemrel po deli nemoci 15. itina tech nakch pristehovalcir byly filok1967 v Rest Home ye West. ny na budouci doby. KaZdy oddalenYin Byl pocho yan za sluZeb Vip. Leddy z katolickeho kostela ye West za hojne rokem se ztraci mnoho cenneho materialu nejen literarni, ale mnoha predfteasti lidu na katolickY hrbitov ye metn, Mere se pou,tivaly v domacnostech West. a v hospodarst yi a zemedelstvi. Pomaly Zemi•el ye stall 68 rokti byl vZdy dozde nebude Zaclnelio na koho by se nabrim Clenem zapravoval sve radove nosi mohli obratit o rtizne vyplatky spravne a pro jell() laskavou posvetleni a pouceni.

Yahu ho mel kaZdY rad. Ztraeime v Hibitovy, kde jsou umistnene pornnem dobreho Clena a spolubratra. niky, mohou podati jell nepatrnY zloZanechava:bolem zdrcenou manZelku mek toho, co by ninohY potomek chtel bratra Josefa Bartoshe, sestry veciet o jeho predcich.

Mary Dudikovou ye West, pi. Cecilie Kcly,7c jsem se pustil sepsat rodokmen DvorskY ye Waco, pi. Willie Mae na'Si rodiny v tyto dny, talc shleclavam, Tackatt a pi. Albinu VanZurovou v ze jsem tak nrel zaeit hned pokud moji Dallas. rodiee oba Zili, a neb aspori dokud maCola rodina necht' prijme od na3leho ji stark sourozenci mohli mluvit. TA raciu srdeenott soustrast a zemrely at' zustal sam co nejmladAi. Pokud oni zde odpoiliva v pokoji. byli mobil mi podat mnohe potrebne in Ernest Barton formate, ale nebyl o to dostateeny zdDan Janek jem a s tim odklaclanim to yaly zle doCharlie Bartosh padne.

Resolueni v'bor pied jedenacti roky jsem zaslal ,7,1qT_-do Vestniku moje "Vzpominky z Vzpominky pristehovalce do Temple, sty )" a `Padesat let v Texasu', ktere byly okresu Bell, Texas nverejnene v pokraeovani dle toho jak misto volne staeilo neb dovolovalo. PoSepsal Jan StaS'a clobne to j e i s rodokmenem moji manCorpus Christi, Texas Zelky, kterd je take nejmladk ze syYch y rote 1967 sourozencft.

6a:sto jsem SlYchaval a i Cetl, Ze by Mesta a osady: jsme nemeli Stale vzpominat minulost, Pokud moje znamost a pamet saha a ale 2iti pro pritomnost a budoucnost. clovoluje uvaclim zde jmena v okresu Premyglel jsem o techto yYrocich a ko- Bell, kde nag inei se usazovali od roku neene priSjel k poznani, ze takove rady 1880 do roku 1940.

byla mile vesele povahy tak v ni ztracime dobrou spolusestru.

Byla pochovana z evangelickeho kostela ye West za sluZeb Rev. Gary Staats na evangelickY hibitov v Penelope.

Zanecha ya zarmouceneho manZela, Ernesta, dceru Pauline PribyloYou u Mt. Cairn a syna Roberta Bartone ye Waco; 2 vnoueata; 2 sestry pi. Bertu Ermis ye Ft. Worth a pi. Herminu Urban v Miles, Tex; 2 bratry Ed Janek ye West a Joe Janek v Miles, Texas.

Necht' cola rodina prijme srdeenou soustrast a zentrela, at' odpoei ya v pokoji.

Ernest Barton Dan Janek Charlie Bartosh Resolueni v'bor

ye stredu 15. listopadu 1961: Airville, Belton, Cyclone, Double Header (neb tee zname pod jmeny Harris Range a ' i.21c.ov) HrnSkayille, Lendalle, Little Flock, Lost Prairie, Meeks, New Colony (neb Nova osada).

Oenaville, Ocker, Oscar, Ratibor, Red Range, Rogers. Seaton, 8efeikville, Stringtown, Heidenheitner, Holland, Lit tle River, Sparks, a Academy.

KdyZ nyni ji2 zesnuly Jos. F. Sefeik uvaclel v roku 1952 v jeho vzpominkach, ktere byly uverejneny v pokraeovani y e Vestniku" osazovani okresu Bell, v'choclni easti, tak jsem se 55jrnem eeti jell() clejinny popis. Byl jsem jemu povdeenY za vkchno co nejen napsal, ale i za to, co za jeho pobytu v okresu well vykonal.

Znal jsem ho od mojiho prijezdu do osady v Seaton a byl take jeden z tech zakaznikti kovare Jana 8ebesty, kde jsem dostal prvni moje zamestnani kon cem roku 1906 po prijezdu z rodne stare viasti.

0 deset let pozdej kdy 2. jsem onu kovarnu mel pronajatou, od novych ma Mehl manZehl Josef a Marie SimkoYYch, tak Josef F. 8efeik byl mojim zakaznikem a dobrYm uptimnym pritelem a Z . do jeho smrti.

Rad jsem naslouchal jeho ustnimii YYpravo yani a jeho raclam. Mel jsem zajem vZdy poznat co nejvice lidi, at' to byly deti nebo dospeli. Fred jeho smrti po nekolik roktt jsme si depisoyali, a byl jsem zarmoucen kdy jsem se dozvedel, Z"e jeho mirumilovnY Sivot ukoneil 12. srpna 1955.

Mel jsem v Unlyslu ueinit u nej ne dotazy, jenz se vztaho yaly na rodinne pribuzenst yo: Sefeikt), Much& hezniekilt, SrnenskYch, Otikatnikilt, Lamanbajt), a Poborilii, rocliel Albiny, a nekterych i vzdalenejsich p •ibuznYch. Moje nemoce od konce roku 1953 na nine zhoubne pasobily Po nekolik roku, neZ jsem se z tech operaci, ktere byly vaZne zase zotavil.

KdyZ, nyni je vice toho volneho easu, zdravi o parnet zase slouZi, tak jsem si gkdsevzal sepsat delAi gojecinani, ktere se vztahuje na okres Bell, kde jsem byl vliclne pHjat do zamestnani do spoleenosti mladek co 16 let' pristehovalee. Pozcleji ye spolcich a v roku 1934 - 35 a 36 v Holland v d'Zinarskent a grocernim obchode a v Temple 1937 a 38 jidelni mistnost v Professional v te same budove, kterou asi za 8 rolcil pozdeji kupila flak Jeclnota SPJST. Vdeeim v'S'em tern, co nas v torn naS'em obehode podporovali, a co nam byli napomocni ucinit ten tivotni boj

V13STN snesitelnejSi. Hoed v zaeatcich pri priprave tohoto dejinoveho popiso ydni, jsem rozeslal nekolik dopisit na rtizne adresy, zda-li by mi byli napomocni dostat mnohe Zadouci informace.Doposucl po pul roenim eekani jen 50 procent Zadatelil odpovecielo easteene poladovane otazniky.

JelikoZ nevim zda-li virbec nekdy budou vypineny ty dark, tak nechci dele odkladat, proto co je napsane nyni, odesilam br. redaktoru nakho Vestniku, aby to upravil do tisku, snad to bude ne koho zajimat, kdo dovede eesko-moravskY eisti a nez to naiSe e:eskd east na dobro zanikne ve Vestrriku.

Uznavam, Ze nee() Podobneho melo b'ti da yno ueineno, avSok nebylo no to easu ani zajmu. dostateeneho.

To co zde podavann je zase jen neitpinY dodatek In tomu, co napsal p. J. F. .8evelk v roku 1952. Najde se jeLte nekdo kdo by toto moil dopinit?

Pokraeovani Pied ve114m jubileem praiskeho Narodniho divadla Pra'ZsIce Narodni divadlo zahajilo v zari zvlaSte yYznamnou sezonu sve historie. 16. kvetna 1968 oslavi nejen diyadlo, ale rely deskY a s nim i slo-venskY narod ste vYroei kladeni zakladniho kamene k Narodnimu divadlu.

Tento den je meznikern eeskoslovenskYch novodobYch dejin, od teto chvile, po uvolneni ve • ejneho itivota za rakouske nadvlady, postupoval prudkYm temper rozvoj celeho narociniho Zivota, politickeho 1 kulturniho. Kladeni zakladniho kamene bylo vyvrcholenim lidovYch vSendrocinieh manifestaci, ktere se stavaly prOtirakouSki manife.sta(Tun, dokazujichni silo naroda i touhu Po svobode.

Ste vYroei techto historickYch 0kamZikfr bude slavnostne vzpomenuto a kveten 1968 se stone prilelitosti i k slavnemu nastupu do oslav 50. vYro6.1 vzniku samostatneho 6eskoslovenskeho statu.

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Pokraeovani Ale nemnrel to noci. Rano odjel za svYrn Stestim.

KAPITOLA X. Jak se Francek Pecharit na eestu rydal Za asneho jitra nastoupil Francek Pechora svou dalekou pout. Ji g ve6er donesi si ne prilis objeintS► kufr k Hag-

5 kovi, odkud se melo vyjeti.

Bylo jiz chladne podzimni jitro, pine nilh, ktere se provalovaly v sevLmem koryto paloukir, jako dlouhe ziisupky tajemnych bytosti z jineho sveta. chladno a stesk loueeni krecovite sviral hrdlo.

Nikdy se dosud takto neloueili. Fs-am drive kdy se vydaval na test y? Neznal sveta krome nejbliZkho okruhu rodne vesnice. Na trhy vodivali dobytek do sousednich mesteeek, ale costa jejich nikdy netrvala (tele dne.

Ted' di'%, za more putuje. Nejas hlastavy o ()braze sveta znstaly ve z dab, kdyl jako asinoler6 so1 CO daval ye skolni laviej, oudostal propouSteei vysved_6ei0, sily se, ma skorem vkeloly i jine poznatky z Wavy, a predstm.:a to byla jen zmatenou predstavou 6ehosi ohromneho. Amerika pak prostirala se nekde na nejvzdalenejSim p5111 tet) ohromnosti.

Nebe lope znali a bylo jim z nedelnich kazani, neMi nezname kon-.JravCiny Ameriky. Jen teta doved ne odhadnout vzdalenost a jc ky zahanela east() opakovanSm: "Daleko je to, ale na konee sveta s nebo dokonce se sveta nejde. Pak uz take neni ZadnY chlapec, aby se nekde ztratil. Ani v Americe se neztrati."

Ten kousek cesty z jejich staveJli ke mhinu jiZ se o tom nemluvilo. •careeni teprve ted' 'e dokonale stiratilo vkchny. Jig nebyla noc mezi ktera svYm temnYm klidem jeho hrazy a konejkla mysli. V nejbliZSim ekaniliku kola povozu a odvezou Franclra ciziny. Ted' teprve vystoupito neeni pied jejich oeima jako nezc c. nut nost. V tcmto okainiku nezadr2i krutosti loueeni. To poz&tni zalehlo jim vkm srdee jako ohromna hmota, pod 10 se vSichni schYliii aZ In zemi a jedva, dYchali.

Ani teta nemluvila. VSechuy dny pfedchtrzi zand.nela z e st av e utek se ykch stra p se hrnouci, ale dr.es -Leto ponure ranni chvili, kdy lunce spalo jeTite za obzorem a rely svet zd61 se byti kaisti mlZ"nYch matoh a sti10, i ji vyschl pramen idmluvnosti.

Sli mleky pomalu, pomalounkr, jako by to byla i'ada odsouzeiVeh, 17raen j ieieh na nopravu a stale se obitj2.,jjeleh go radostech Zivota a stale sc n-ozheich se sladicOu moZnosti zitI, o ni meI;7ti v riejblilsi chvill nasii)ie .1;( -)upen!.

Matka a Veronica nesnaIlly sc nijak zadr2ovati slz, ktere jim proudily z Jakoby utigeni velke sve bolesti v Mal

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nachazely, volne je nechaly plynouti.

Matce po prve ocichazelo dite do sveta, po prve vzdalovalo se z dohledu jejich pobledlych, modrYch oei jeji melle schopnosti duSevni nesnaLly se proniknouti spleti priein a podnetir, ktere vyhanely dite z tepla domova do chladu neznarnYc kondin. Nepatrala po nich jen jeji materska, laska, nevedorna, ale tim hlubSi a odevzdanejAi, byla hluboce ranena tim odchodem ditete, ktere saMovolne odchazelo z domova a davalo prednost chladu ciziny peed vlaZnYm prostredim jeji lasky. Verunka plakala nad mateinou bolesti, jata patrne soucitem 2eny k 0,ene a delici se s ni nevedomky o jeji bolest; tak east° 2eny plaeou.

Otec Ael vzadu a male jeho noZky de"laly jeAte menSi krileky ne 2 obyeejne.

Take on citil nepochopitelnou vlhkost v ()deb, take jeho srdce bylo zatiZeno steskem. Stale zahanel tu tihu poukazem na, to, 2e chlapec jde dobrovolne, po sve véli, e ho nikdo nevyhani a Ze v2dy budou dvere domova dokoran otevreny, kdykoliv zatou2i vratiti se. Ale manly byly tyto vyklady. Stesk se nedal odehnati a s nestoudnosti doteravce se vracel znovu a znovu.

JedinY Jenik nejevil patrneho rozruAeni. Rodina rozhodla, 2e Francek pojede do Ameriky, tedy jede. Kdyby bylo rozhodnuto, aby jel on, jel by take, stejne jako vytapel pec, vyvatel cihly a nakladal je, vAe dle rozkazn tetinYch. MYlila se teta, 2e byl jeji povahy. Nebyl jejim mildekem proto, 2e v nem citila pribuznost se sebou samou, ale proto, e byl posluAnYm strojem, kterYm pracoval dle nejmenSich rozkazU bez odmluvy. Byl ;tedy celY tatik. Na nem, stesk, kterY zachvatil celou rodinu, nejmene se odra2el. fte kli mu, 2e pfijdou vyprovodit Francka, Ael tedy.

VAichni se loudili, louoil se take, ale nijak necitil potreby loueiti se.

Nebot, co melt ti dva hoAi spoleeneho? SeAli se nekolikrat za den u spoleeneho stolu; to bylo vAecko jejich spoleeenstvi. Francek drel na polich, Jenik v cihelne. Jeden nezasahoval v iivot druheho. Prato 2ivot Jeniktor bude zitra po odchodu bratrove prave takovY, jakY byl yeera a predeveirem.

Teta Ala podle Francka; chtela mu dati jeAte posledni rady, posledni pokyny na dalekou cestu, ale nemolala. Kolikrat sna2ila s p promluviti, ale soueasne se siovy jakasi trpkost vela-hula se do otevrenYch fist a hrozila ji zadusiti.

Mleela take.

• Tak Ali po tizke peAince, ktera odvijela se z velikeho klubka vesnice podle humen, pak pi'eskoeila na vysokou mez,

svinula se do lueni Mabiny preskoella kamenny mustek, vySplhala na maid navrSi, preplazila se pies ne do stinu starch olAi a v male chvilce vsunula se do plankovYch vratek a zahrady, kterou se vchazelo do m lYna. Na Airokern dvore bylo 2ivot. Stal tu koSatinovY vozik, u neho pantata Libal dr2el u huby Aimlu, ktera se desila nejak nezvykleho hukotu, jen 2 vychazel z mlYnice. Ze staveni nosili zavazadla a rovnali je na 2ebiriak, u neho 2- jeAte nebyll kone zapta2eni. Ale ji 2 je ze staje vyvadel eelediin. 'Lace klapaly podkovy o kameny, jimi2 byl dvtir jen tak na oko yydla2den, a kone vane potrasali hlavami, jako by se divili, kam 2e ted' pojedou s 2elafiliakem.

HaSek vybehl ze staveni a srdeene se vital s prichazejicimi. Podaval Airokou ruku tatinkovi i tete, a kdy 2 videl pladid2enske, ze Airoka se rozesmal: "Ale, ale pekne mi vyvadite! V2dyt' nejde chlapec se sveta! Ten se 1,12 neztrati. V2dyt' je to jako na vYlet, panimemo," vykladal a pleskal Pecharovou po ramenech.

Ona jen Akytla a plat jeji zesilel.

HaSek se od ni odvratil ë Franckovi: "Tak, hochu, uchystal jsi vAechno podle me rady? Na penize si dej dobrY pozor a nideho se neboj , vAak budu s vami. . . VAak nepojedeA sam. . .

Libal u2 je tady a Rebec prijde ka2dou chvili."

"Nebojim se, pane HaAkur, rekl mladik pevne, ale hlas jeho byl zam2en jakousi nevolnosti. Marenka mu zatanula na mysli, usmal se potichu sizami.

V torn Joza Rebec veSel do dvora.

Sla s nim stard matka, podruhyne, babieka skorem, od prate a dreni scvrkla jako papirova. Plakala, a,2 se pldeern zajikala, Ale na zadech na ni nesla synovi kuffik. Nedala jinak a mod by se byl mush s ni rvat o ten kuffik.

"JeAte ti poslou2im, syndeku, naposled. Beztoho u2 to neuvidim. Zhasnu a ty ani o tom OM nebudeA a neprjid.eA, abys mi zatladil odi."

Tak se s s nim loudila. Kone byli zapra2eni do 2ebrinaku, koei zapraskal bidem a tek2kY vtiz, do vrchu nalo2enfr, rachotil ze vrat.

Ted' nadeAla chvile praveho loueeni.

Halek a HaAko ya, vAem ruce podavali.

Hoek se usmiVal, jako by na vYlet, Ram jell. Zato 2erra jaw to/lulu, v slzach, jako by ji na smrt veal, se vS'emi se objirnala a libala, jako by to byly jeji rodne sestry.

Sotva do vozu se dostala pro svoji telnatost. Musili ji tarn muMti yyzdvihnouti. Usadila se ze "iroka vedle mute

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a pro sizy ani nevidela smutneho loueeni deti s rodid.

Ted' teprve vAem jako by se uvolnilo.

Hlasity vzlykot zalomcoval vSemi a slZy se volne hrnuly z Nikdo se za ne ji 2 nestydel, nikdo jich neskrYval. Nemluvili, je nse k sobe tiskli a plakali, vSichni hluboce dojati vaZnosti teto teZke chvile, kdy nekdo odchazel z jejich stredu na druhY konec sveta a kdy nikdo z nich nemohl s ureitosti iIci, kdy a zda se shledaj Kolik zmen prinese mnohdy jediny den? A tu se neloudili na dny, ale na leta.

Nejvice bedovala Rebcova. Znovu se vracela k synovi, znovu ho tiskla na vyschla nadra, jako by se pokouSela o to zdr2eti ho zpatky. Ale marne zapasila materska laska s Tun ditet, pied jehoZ alma ro gehla s yndna, cizina earovnou fatu morganu Atesti a rozkoSe. Kd 3/2 dlouho ji trval plat a bedoYani, ozval se HaSek z vozu: "Neni nic platno, Jednou to bYt musi! At' jeSte vlaku nezmeAkame."

Student, mrazivy osud to na ne volal.

Posledne se objali, posledne polibili.

Uslzene odi se namahaly postihnouti podobu draheho poutnika a uchovat ji v hlubinach dui, aby se s ni mohli mazliti a teSiti ye chvilich vzpominek.

Pak host vylezli na vbz. Mdii tu sedadlo naproti man'Zeltim HaAkovYm. Francek a Rebec sedli sem. Libal vyAvihl se na kozlik, aby si s tatou jeAte popovidal.

Bit se ozval, kone zabrali, kola zaskripala. . . Odjadeli. . .

Prfivodci jejich vyhrnuli se ze dvora na male navrAi za mlYnem, odkud bylo videti klikatou cestu k nadratli.

Dlouho tu stall, atky mavali na pozdrav poutniktim. Ho g se za nimi ohli2eli, kloboukem posledni pozdrav jim posilali.

Po hrbolate ceste kolibal se vozik.

Klikate vinula se cesta meal poll, preVala mokriny, ztratila se v lesiku.

Zmizeli. . . Les je pohltil a marne je hladali opuSteni pratele. Smutne se obratili, smutne nastoupili cestu k domovu.

A jeAte nekdo sledoval s napetim a slzami vzclalovani se voziku po klikate vozove ceste.

V zahrade, oprena o zborcenou zed', tie plakala Madlenka 13erkovcova pro jakesi tuAene Atesti, ktere bylo najednou daleko tak hrozne daleko.

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7 vaZeji do cizi pustiny a jemuZ zakazali naveat. old HaSek maxl jen pohrdave jiZ ji neplisnil, jen neco nesroZtnitelneho zabrucel. Pak se obeatil prudce k Rebcovi a zeptal se: "Ten Sima, to je ten sudiS, neni-li Pravda? SlySel jsem, Ze se soudi obci o nejake lesy?"

Joza Lye prisvedeoval: "Ten soud, to je jeho Zivot. Na to m ne.zjetti, ale posledni krejcar by vrazil • advokatovi. . I kdyby vyhral, nema to pro neho Zadne ceny, ale je to jeho j ustament."

KAPITOLA XI. si ye voze poeestni povidali a o pkerriYMeli Dlouho trvala testa k nadraZi. Do prikreho svahu, svirajiciho Udell, jen s namahou draly se zakruty chodleke silnice. Teprve za kosmatym hrebenem lesa byla v dohledu teat' drahy, lemovalid stolary telegratnich tyci.

Byl ten 116.s kousek zeme tam dole jako zapomenuty, jako by leZel mime Nevedeli o nem pani, kteri rozhodovali o zalaitostech sveta, a ty duSe skromne, ktere se tu drely od rana do yeeera, pritisknuty k hnedYm itvalum zeme, ani nenapadlo, aby volaly po lepsini spojeni se svetem. Staello jim vSe, jak bylo, a chvalily Pana za to, Se jsou Zivy. Malokdo odtud cestoval. JedinYmi oily obeasnYch test byly Viden a Amerika. To se loueivala poutnisi na cela leta a proto jim nezaleZelo na nejake to hodinee testy naLdraZi.

ze neprijdo k Mecum, at' dru jak &tr.

V Americe uZ mnohjm Stesti do rukou IVIttete. se trait i nine."

Umlkli vSichni a zadivali se zpet na strechy ' rodne vesnicky. Stisknuta k malemu naveSi jako do klina obrovske jakesi matky, zdala se dosud spat'. tichYm snem. Silnice zataeela za UzkY proh lesiku, kterj jim mel zahraditi pohled na ono zakouti zeme, kde se norodlli, jehoZ dechem a vtini sileil a -vyrostli. Ten posledni pohled, kterY se MIA to rozestrel, odval bovor c jejich rtti.

Take naSi cestovatele byli s tim UpMe seozomeni. Vozik drkotal po kamenite ceste a pomalu probiral se den z husteho zavoje mlh.

VSiehni vycitili jeji volani, Y'Sichni mu pojednou rozomeli. I Libal no kozliku se obratil, i Ha sek, na jehoZ rtech stale jen Usine y polaraval, pojednou zvaZnel. Ktin zvolnil krok, jako by jich nechtel tak zhola oloupiti o earovne kouzlo posledniho pohledn. Irechny schvatila velika toulia. . vratila "To je prece veci hosPodyne!", na-se na nikd y neopustilti t oho krasneho mital HaZek. klinu zeme, na nemZ se zrodili ,rostli, small se a byli "Ta ma takovou naturu . -ajet,e horgi Ale navrat byl nemoZnY. Temna ste- ne2 hospodar sam. Ulepi nam kits jina 1 esa postavila se nevi ne a luzny cPa jako pro dobytek. Moje • rnatka, co chraz domova. Tech jiZ je opravdu po- si nevydre, nema, ale takOve jidlo, jako jsem cloma nikda. nejedi. Jen hltila cizina. z hladu jsme to jedli a jazyk o torn HaSek se otrasl, vytahl vclihy, madrY kapesnik a dlouho, povaZlive dlon.esmel vedet. Selka z takOveho statho s nini Sermoval v oblieeji. Potom, km a jako Zebraeka chodi. Posledni dejato by so moodleheilo, promlovil zase veeka na pan:skein se lip pristroji. KclYz s y Ym hlasena: nna cleravou jupko, obleee Pies ni "S okra, In- ilern by to bylo i na nine starou, je,§te deravelM, aby nemusila edl ehlapei, Tnu, (10MOV je domov, tam tu spravovat nebo kupovat novou.

Pan BMA je pri ni a da ji ty jupky ale v Americe take neni zle."

Iia,=„1:ova plakala po celou do- treat tak, aby nepri§la dira na diru."

Wichni se rozesmali. . Rebec hell to bu, co vyjeli; ph t5ch slovech muZotak pinou hohou a bylo videti, Ze co povYch zavziykala, jako by mu davala za pravdu a jako by mu vyeitala, vicla, j e pouha pravda.

"Vidg, u nas jsi slouZit . nechtel!", ze _111 eM 611 opeu±;teti eodnY kraj. utrhl se na ni, v:jecek popuzen ton vyeital mu Pechar. "U nas by ses mel ronohem lip." nemou vYeltkou: "Sam z domova utikaS' od pineho", "A co ty 131_1(16 breeet? Co jsi tady co poviciam? V Americe jsme se branil se Rebec. "Vim, jak to 'a vas chodi. Poslouchat Zenskou v kalhotech, jinak bavivali tady v to Lhote. Jen k tornu musi mit moZskY Tiny Zalmlek, jsi so modlila od rana do veeera, to byl ten tvni raj!" nez manic ja a ty."

Pechar tety nebranil, ac o d to doby "Ale P yle jse.m dome!" tile, ale tklive r,,nijjja i-jo;kov , 30),;-,o by nova zteakdy prestala braant jeho plantm, hodto domova celou zajala, vecka _se zane polevila jeho .trpkost k ni.

"CoZ, Pecharovou Pepieku nech na chvela a pla.t jeji zesilel. JiZ nesnaZila_ pokoji!", zastal se ji sam Ha.S'el "Hodse skrYvati slz pied muZem, ale plakane si hlavu jeSte nalluee g', ne'Z v ni bula, volne jako vyhnanec, ktereho vy-

"Budeme miti hezkY den na testa!", poznamenal Pechal. "Mlby jdou deli:."

"Nebude y am aspon tak smut-no, hoSi," smal se IlaS• ek. "V'Sak nejdete na konec sveta. V Americe se neztratite; mate-1i chat' k praci a vytrvalost, vSc eelm° predrZite a budete jednou eadi, jste se dostali z to mizerie tady u nas."

"Ba!", prisvedeoval Rebec. "bovek se to clue jako otrok a co z t oho ma?

KdyZ, se rok s rokem sejde, tak vidi, se Orel cc cizim pro ciziho„len tak za, ten kris jidla a nejakY ten hadr."

"Kole jsi slcuZil?", ptal se Pechar.

"V MuZeticich u Sion" Oba, oil i ona, deli by za groS doSi. Nevedel jsem, jak to u nich Je to nejvatM sedlak; myslil jsem, Ze tam bode slona clobea!

Ale dal jsem si. U domkarti se maji lip.

S eeledi by nejradeji oral, ale poradne najist ji neda... Pro samou lakotu anal nespi v cis peace, aby snad nezaspal.

Sotva ()el zamhouri§, LIZ to budi. jsem sto zlatYch a prida y ky. Ale poyaZ, hospodarstvi jedna deveeka ji znaS, chroma. Barka, slouZila tady taky ye rolVne. .. Tam bylo potrebi dvou pacholka. Wiak jsem byl eelei lake polanutnej od toho dreni. Kdo pak by to vydrZel? pravdu hochu, Sc jedeS" do Ameriky. Nebojia-li se price, neztrati,; se!", povzbuzoval ho Itakk.

"Taky jsem si tak rekl. . . 1Viam fit tady jako otrok, umru tam.. . Je to jedno, kde Clo y& padne. Tady ale vim, k;

Bolest loueeni„ hovorem trochu rezptylena, znovu zmocnila se jejich srdci.

Oei zamZikaly a v tom pohledu rozplizlem a chvejicim se najednou j ako by jinYm zrakem neZ, lidsky videli, koho opotOteji. Rodna zeme jako plaeici mat ka naposledy zdvihla za nimi rozervanou hrud' a zalothila k nini belostnYma rukama. Volala je. -„

"0 co se vlastne soudi? Slysel jsem neco povidat, ale nerozumel jsem mu," doptaval se HaSek. "To je teZko povidat. On tomu snad sam ani dobre nerozumi, co vlastne chce. 0 uZivani t ech lesit se soudi. Sima koupil statek na samot6 a druzi sousede mu upiraji pra y° na Obecni lesy, ktere pry path jen starousedilkum. Tak nevim, kdo Ma vlastne: pra ydu. Jemu jde jen o ten justament! aZ to bode vAechno u konce, ae si zase vynajde nee° jineho. Na to penize ma. Ale chase poradne za poradnou praci uvarit, na to pry mu statek p eyynaSi."

a d6 niit tolik jako ona. Ta tZenska cia tii chlapy do kapsy. Hlupaka, bys poslouchal, Ze je muZsky, a Zenskou rozSafnou ne?"

"Kdy2 je to ale piece jen proti vkporadku sveta, aby Zenska vladla," v rozpacich povidal chasnik.

"Poekej, hochu, pookej!", dobracky se mu smal Hakk. "V Americe uvidig leccos, co ti nepidde po rozumu. Par dui se bude divit, ale potorn poplaveS s proudem a vkchno ti bude najednou dost moudre. Tam se nesmi dlouho stat s otevrenou hubou nad neelm. Prato ji radeji ani neotvirej a jen rukama se po praci Z-en!"

"Prate se nebojim, strYeku!", verne rekl Rebec. Tak nejak ho slova HaSkova rozehrala, jako by tata jehoe nikdy nepoznal, k nemu mluvil, Ze mu rekl strYeku,, jako by to byl jen tak nekdo ze vsi a ne bohde HaSek. "Dostal jsem dobrou Skolu u "Nebude ti to na Skodu, nebude! V Americe dukaty sbirat nebudeS" nekde ph ceste... Tam to zaprahnour Pak to bylo chvili ticho. VSichni se zabrali do syYch mySlenek a.. premitali, co a jak bude. Hakk vzpominal na svou prvni cestu dal/no pied lety, kdy prave tak s holYma rukama, phaYma mozolti, jako ten Rebcti Joza, set ho nit West. . Kra,sneho, barevneho motYla. Byla to klopotna, svizelna, honba. Nad tvrdou nevlidnou pfidou, seZehnutcu plameny a pinou dlouhYch korentl jako provazy a hotthe pevnYch, vS"ud e se prodirajicich, poletoval ten motkl pestrYch a kra.snYch barev a lakal je oba, shYbnuta k gede pustine, ktera posup7 ne se jim stavela na odpor a houZevnate vzdorovala jejich motykam, jeZ od rana do veeera se mihaly vzduchem, aby zkrtoily to nepodajnou, panenskou pfidu chmurne, nevlidne ciziny.

Jak se jim zdal ten motyl tehdy daleko! V prUsvitnYch, ether:nych vY:Skach„ pinYch modre oblohy a zlata sluneeniho vzna,k1 se krasnY a neclostiZnY. Oni, otroci zeme, prikova,n1 k ni ne motnosti navratu, zvedali k nemu zrosena, do bronzova opalena eela, rozpinail za nim hrube, praci yysilene a znetvorene pale. . .

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Ve stredu 15. listopadu 1961 used with the plural: Jedny housle, jedna kamna.

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/Awe petadvaeata — Lesson 25 Numerals ®- eislovky CARDINAL 1 jeden jedna jedno 2 dva

ORDINAL prvni (first) (prvk) druhy (2nd)

dve

3 tri tieti 4 etyri etvrtk 5 pet pittk 6 lest gestk '7 sedm sedm ()sin* 8 osm 9 devet devatk desatk 10 deset jedenactk 11 jedenact 12 dvanact dvanactk 13 trinact trinactk etrnactk 14 etrnaet 15 patnact patnactk 16 gestnact gestnaetk sedmnactk 17 sedmnact 18 osmnact osmnactk devatenactk 19 devatenact 20 dvacet dvacatk 21 dvacet jeden dvacatk prvni or jedenadvacet or jedenadvacatk 30 tricet tricatk 40 etykicet etyricatk padesatk 50 padesit 60 gedesat kdesalk sednadesatk 70 sedmdesat osmdesatk 30 osmdesit devadesatk 90 devadesat 100 sto sty dvoustk 200 dye ste 300 tri sta teistk 400 (Ara sta etyrstk 500 pet set petistk 1,000 tisic tisici dvoutisici 2,090 dva tisice 1,735 tisic sedm tisici sedmistk tHeatk OAS?. set t • cet pet 1,000,000 tuition milionty Jeden, jedna, jedno; dva, d ye; tH, etyri (for all 3 genders) stand for adjectives agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun they oualify.

Dva and d ye have an old dual number inflection dvou, dveraa (like, rukou and rukama); oba and obe: obou obema.

Usage examples: Od tii do etyi. Ve dvou dnech, Ve dnech. S tierni kofind, • Jedni means "the ones", but druzi means "the others". Jedny, jedna arc

In the nominative case, the nouns and adjectives are in the genitive plural after these numbers: pet velkkch donna piijde v 'gest hodin (Inst rumental): s yeti velkymi domy (gen. pl.) je zde pet lidi.

(Locative): o gesti hodinach bylo tam dvacet lidi: kolik jich bylo?

Indefinite Numerals Mnoho, kolik, tolik, nekolik, are all indefinite numerals. Approximate numher is expressed by the words asi, skoro, or na: bylo tam na padesit lidi.

Milo (little, few) is invariable in adjective use: pig it si s nekolika male peateli.

PSI (-polovina, polovice) and etvrt do not change: Od pill Seste do etvrt na devet.

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There is a special class of numerals indicating different kinds of individual objects (generic numerals): dvoji, (twofold), troji; etvrtk, paterk, gesterk, devaterk, desaterk, sterk, tisicerk. These answer the question; kolikerk? (of how many different kinds?)

Ex.: Name dvoji vino, Cervene a bile.

Vegkerk (all kinds of. .; total, universal).

Nominal forms — dvoje, troje, Ctverk, paterk — are used with nouns having a plural number: dvoje noviny — not d y e noviny troje kalhoty — not tei kalhoty etvero, patcro, gestero; desatero ol tipl icatives (eislovky nasohne Dvoinasobnk, trojnasobnk, gestinasobirk, etc.: (-double, triple, multiplied by 6).

Dvakrat, stokrat are adverbs.

Distributives are formed by using the preposition "po": po jednom, po dvou, po tiech, po peti, etc. (one at a time ... pa prve, pa druhe, po teeti (the first time, etc.

Fractions The denominator ends in ina: Jedna polovina V2; jedna. tietina 1/3; jedna etvrtina IA; dve petiny 2/5; pet gestnactin 5/16. etc.

4 squared — etyki na druhou; 5 cubed — pet na Look up or ask an adult to help you with any words in this lesson you do not know. Next Week; the verb.